"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...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."
"The more you interact with the students and the staff, the richer your learning experience will be."
"Every day presents an opportunity for us to make connections and engage our students in meaningful exploration and discovery."
