Elizabeth Lyles
I am a special education teacher. When my students gain a skill that helps them be more independent, I experience great joy.
I am a special education teacher. When my students gain a skill that helps them be more independent, I experience great joy.
Help me become America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000, a trip to Hawaii, and appear in Reader's Digest!
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Learn MoreI wanted to help special needs students achieve independence and be the best they could be
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceSeeing a child communicate for the first time! When they finally understand a sign or touch a picture to communicate is the best feeling in the world!
What would you do with the $25,000?I would get supplies and materials to aid my students in special education. I would take more courses in ASL to communicate better in sign language.
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