"Seeing students progress in my current field setting has been amazing and reinforcing this love for teaching special needs."

Department

Special Education

Related Degrees

• BEd, Exceptional Students & Elementary Education

Why did you choose to become a teacher, in general?

I chose to become a teacher due to my childhood. Going to a safe place (school) with supportive people (teachers) was my happy place. Seeing how many children are in the same situation I was in inspired me to become an educator. Being a positive male role model for my students is why I became a teacher.

Why did you choose to become licensed in special education?

Until the past couple of years I thought I wanted to be a general education teacher. Needing to get field experience before my cohort program gave me the opportunity to work in the ABA world. Developing relationships with individuals who have autism, understanding the world of disabilities, and much more inspired me to become a SPED teacher. Seeing students progress in my current field setting has been amazing and reinforcing this love for teaching special needs.