She views "being successful in [her] job as [making] her personal success" and has turned down offers to become Teacher of the Year because students have no say in the nomination (J. Satrom, personal communication, September 27, 2016). Ms. Satrom promises to stop only until she wants to “have a margarita when she wakes up” or can no longer “get out of bed at 4:30 to get to school at 6:20” which in any case “will have ZERO to do with the kids” so it is very clear that Ms. Satrom's priority is the education her students receive. A very important characteristic that all people must have is self-control, regardless of their profession. In Peak Performance Ferret observes If rabies were a disease, there would be an epidemic in this country. Road rage, spousal and child abuse, and lack of civility are just a few examples. Emotionally mature people know how to control their thoughts and behaviors and how to resolve conflicts. Conflict is an inevitable art of school and work, but it can be resolved in a positive way. Throughout her time teaching, Jane Satrom has had two students tell her "Fuck you!" to his face that might make other people lose their temper. However, Ms. Satrom attributes her great self-control to waiting tables for 12 years where she learned to calm down. Thanks to this, he never lost his temper