I love my job and wouldn't want to do anything else. Its so inspiring to see my students accomplish their goals and preserve through is all!
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Learn MoreI had a cousin who was diagnosed with Autism so it made me become interested in Special Education and helping children like him. After high school I went to college and got a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have been teaching self contained special education ever since then. This is my 20th year!
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI don't have 1 certain memorable experience but I love seeing my students achieve the smallest task and it being huge for them! A couple examples are, one of my non verbal students saying a word for the first time or tying their own shoe. This is what drives me everyday and why I love teaching so much!
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use it for a sensory squeeze machine for my school which would greatly benefit the sensory needs of so many students. I would also take a vacation with my family to somewhere they have never been and give them a once in a lifetime experience!
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