"I love to be surrounded by the creativity, joy, and curiosity of children."

Department

Special Education

Related Degrees

• BEd, Exceptional Students & Elementary Education

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

I’ve always had a passion for working with students, especially those with specialized learning needs. I love to be surrounded by the creativity, joy, and curiosity of children.

Why did you choose to become licensed in special education?

I knew from a young age that I wanted to pursue teaching in some capacity. I had a close friend growing up who qualified for special education. I have many memories of them talking about how undervalued and alone the special education teacher at our school made them feel. An uncomfortable truth is that, in a lot of ways, students with special needs are an afterthought in our education system. I would like to be a part of building a brighter future for SPED students, especially those from lower income communities.