"I chose to become a teacher because I want to make a difference for students and their families."

Department

Special Education

Related Degrees

• BEd, Early Childhood & Early Childhood SPED

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

I chose to become a teacher because I want to make a difference for students and their families. I enjoy being around children and creating fun lesson plans that will engage and educate them.

Why did you choose to become licensed in special education?

I chose to become licensed in special education in particular because my older son has Autism and ADHD. We missed many opportunities and had many missteps because he had teachers/schools/districts that did not know how to best support his needs. I want to help others learn from our experiences and get on the right path sooner and with more success.