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I was a substitute teacher and asked the HR manager what teaching area do you suggest and she said If you choose Special Ed I will hire you a soon as you graduate. I did and never regretted it. I retired 9 years ago and decided to go back into the classroom this year. It is a ministry to me now.

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I was a substitute teacher and asked the HR manager what teaching area do you suggest and she said If you choose Special Ed I will hire you a soon as you graduate. I did and never regretted it. I retired 9 years ago and decided to go back into the classroom this year. It is a ministry to me now.

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Special education was a back up degree for me at first, however we can't always be picky of which job we take. I started from the bottom as a paraprofessional. I was able to meet many types of students and make connections with them! Later on I was blessed with a special education teaching position and it allowed me to delve deeper into working with all those students I had made special connections with  and help to further their education (:

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I wanted to help ALL students learn, not just the ones who understand things on the first time it is presented to them.

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I have a lot of connections to advocacy for people with disabilities. I volunteered in special education classrooms during the pandemic, and instantly knew I needed to be there full time.

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I have a lot of connections to advocacy for people with disabilities. I volunteered in special education classrooms during the pandemic, and instantly knew I needed to be there full time.

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I worked in a life skills room in my high school and fell in love with the work, even as a student. I worked in Home Health and then Respite and CHIO, and I wanted to do more on the educational side.

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I love the law and the different types of learners and teaching with so many different people.

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When I was a para, I had a fantastic teacher/mentor that encouraged me to get my Masters and teach.  I went for it and I love helping students.

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My mentor teacher was a special ed teacher, so I saw first hand the struggles and successes. I was drawn to this path!

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I made special education my career because I love seeing students grow and learn. I like working with small groups of students and offering instruction that is at that level.

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I want to be a voice. EVERYONE needs an advocate.

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I spent my elementary years playing at with the kids from the special education "wing" and it was my favorite part of my day!

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I spent my elementary years playing at with the kids from the special education "wing" and it was my favorite part of my day!

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What prompted you to begin this journey? 

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What prompted you to begin this journey? 

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Why did you make special education your career? 

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Why did you make special education your career? 