"I continue to teach special education because it's the first job in all my years of working that I actually, truly love despite the challenges. It's also because I love building relationships and connecting with my students and seeing them thrive and grow."
"Since becoming a teacher, I realized just how much I truly love working with students with special needs."
"Being a special education teacher allows me to combine my passion, personal experiences, and skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students and contribute to a more inclusive society."
"So many times, my students surprise me in what they are capable of, and I don't see myself doing anything else besides being a special education teacher."
"Each student teaches us how to communicate, modify our lessons, create accommodations, and develop strategies to support their behaviors."
"...every special education student deserves to be taught by a passionate, highly qualified teacher"
"I chose to become a special education teacher because I believed I could help struggling children and improve the lives of young children with special needs."
"It has always been my childhood dream to be a special education teacher."
"I am an enthusiastic teacher. I realize these students might not like school and it is my job to get them to enjoy coming to school."
"Teaching is my passion, but more importantly, we have a good time!"
I continue teaching special education to help change the course of student lives for the better both academically and behaviorally so that they are successful in whatever they do."
"I have always worked with students with disabilities since I was a teenager. I love my kids. It's fun and always changing!"
"Teaching special education is very rewarding. Helping students learn and working with families in advocating for inclusion is a passion of mine."
"I enjoyed working with the students so much that I decided to further my degree and switch to an education certification instead of heading into the business world. Both my parents were also special education teachers, and I saw firsthand the direct impact they had on students."
"I enjoy working with the families to help the children learn and grow. I get lots of satisfaction from helping others. I keep in touch with many families and know that we have both touched each others lives."
"I love being a part of the growth and development in the lives of my students and working on strategies to support their success for the rest of their school and home lives. I truly believe that early intervention is making a huge difference for my students futures."
