Tatiana Ontiveros
As a special education behavior teacher, I get to support my students when they are in need of it most and be their safe space.
As a special education behavior teacher, I get to support my students when they are in need of it most and be their safe space.
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Learn MoreI became a teacher because of the fantastic teachers I had myself. They were the best support system I didn't know I needed and I want to help my students the way they helped me.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceIt was my first difficult conversation that needed to be had with a parent about their students behavior. I try to state the facts about the behavior, but also my plan to support the student moving forward. I remember the parents being appreciative that I wasn't "giving up on their kid". That conversation really changed how I looked at my students behaviors and to not focus on the negative. Every day is a new day and we get to try again!
What would you do with the $25,000?I would pay off my student loan debt to give my family and I some breathing room when it comes to our finances. This would be a huge blessing to us!
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