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The Superintendent's interview was very inspirational. Students with disabilities need all the necessary support, and they should be hardworking too like every other student in order to succeed. They shouldn't allow their disabilities define them.

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I find it interesting that most of us didn't know he has disabilities and it shows that you can't always tell and there may be invisible challenges happening in someone's life that they need and understanding help to overcome.

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I wish every student with disabities could view this interview

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His parents invested in him and he had a lot of support and love to overcome the disability. Dr. Ifeoma

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The superintendent showed that if you work hard, there is always success. And that students should not allow disabilities to overcome their abilities.

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It was good to see how all of his supports allowed him to be successful regardless of his challenges. Mrs. Dixon

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It goes a long way to encourage students when their parents are supportive not only in their education but in every area of life.

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The importance of parental support

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What I got from Superintendent House’s interview is that we should not give up on our students with disabilities. As he said we all have some “greatness” in us. Let’s find the greatness in our special needs students and nurture it until they reach their full potential.

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Very gratifying to learn Mr House's history, encouraging as well. Someone else mentioned family involvement and one noted, not just family involvement but circumstances including the socio-economic status of the family are important factors to consider. Superintendent House was fortunate to have the support he needed in many ways-'including a parent that could take to to a weekly clinic and pay for it.

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He was fortunate to have advocates who were dedicated to ensuring that he had all the necessary support to excel academically and position himself for success.

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Scott Koenig here. That took guts. Scott appreciates Dr. House and his recollection of his youth. THANKS.

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AFJROTC/Homeland Sec

Superintendent House had several opportunities along his way

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Our Department has always accommodate students with learning disabilities by encouraging them to express themselves by drawing and using colors.

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His interview is a great encouragement to some of us struggling with disabilities

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I do think Mr. House's personal narrative is very winsome and encouraging. It does remind us that students CAN overcome serious educational challenges and achieve success in a given field.

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I was glad to learn that w adequate support, he was able to be successful in spite of his challenges.

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House is a great example of how our student with disabilities were able to overcome their disabilities and get to a position and get to a position of where now he’s the leader of one of the biggest schools systems in the country with over 130,000 students in Prince Georges county.

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Once students with disabilities his/her needs are met, he/she can succeed and do a great job not just accidentally, but also in all aspects of life.

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Super House makes a strong case that if one puts in the work and builds discipline to consistently apply smart strategies, great success can be achieved in spite of disabilities.

~ Sheriff Din-Gabisi

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People with disabilities can succeed if properly identified and provided with necessary resources and support

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The teamwork between school and home can help students with disabilities succeed.

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I can use House's experiences to motivate them that they can be whoever they plan to be professionally.

House talked about how he still uses strategies given to him decades ago to still manage his disabilities.

Sharing effective strategies with our students can be very empowering.

I love and appreciate sharing this I terview.

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One thing he mentioned is the support his 3rd grade teacher gave him, this made a big impact on him. As educators our students are always looking for that positive reinforcement, and for us to find a way to help them in their challenges. We need to take time to reflect and find different strategies to help them.

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The Superintendent spoke about his speech disability and how it took a “village” in and out of school to help him. I had a speech impediment when I was younger and it wasn’t really addressed in school. Everyone sharing their stories can make people feel included and it cultivated a community of like minded people who know how to help.

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The tools that he learned as a young person he still uses every day as an adult.

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Everybody can learn provided you give the right opportunity or accommodation to them.

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The fact that his mother was very involved in his educational journey and actively sought out resources to help him.

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What resonated with me is his personal story of learning challenges he had to work through and now becoming the superintendent of pgcps. It is such an incredible achievement. This will encourage anyone who have any challenge to always aim high. This could be a great message to share with students

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What resonated with me was finding out Superintendent House had different learning disabilities. With the support and love of his parents, Dr. House was able to grow and find the best way for him to learn and comprehend.

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What a wonderful sentimental layout by the Superintendent! He is  absolutely right, our unique differences are what make us stronger and more resilient. Embracing diversity and celebrating individuality can bring about incredible growth, innovation, and understanding.

This reminds me of the concept of "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI), which recognizes that everyone has something valuable to offer, regardless of their background, culture, or identity. By embracing our differences, we can create a more vibrant, dynamic, and supportive community.

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I believe personal trials such as those can be used to encourage students with learning difficulties by showing them that difficulties can be overcome and managed with support and resources. One of the best parts of the video was when the superintendent expressed that having the support and encouragement at school coupled with the support he received at home really made a difference in how he navigated his education. I hope that we can be a support to our students in a similar way.

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I loved how he explained he had dyslexia and now is in the superintendent position. He became a role model for people who might limit themselves for having a learning disability. He found a common ground to show them he understands their struggles too and became their motivation at the same time.

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Parents are the first advocate for their kids. Mr. House spoke about his teachers support and motivation that he could do what all other kids can do.

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It shows the importance of parents and school staff involvement in the students' success.

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You never grow out of your disability but you grow through it…

Strategies

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Involvement and support from families is essential. (ELD)

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Take out from his interview , is how he has develop strategies . How to breathe , how to speak . Always working on your strategies .

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Dr. House is uniquely brilliant! Representation is essential!

Role model- shows what possible!

Different pathways should be embraced!

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Learning that he had disabilities and how he learned strategies to deal with those disabilities and accomplish what he has. He mentioned very supportive parents that were able to get him specialized help but sadly many students don't have that kind of support or have the extra resources to help them overcome and find success.

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We didn’t know he had a dyslexic diagnosis. Impressive that his parents got the services he needed. We like that he can personally identify with students with disabilities.

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His willingness to share his disabilities and how he’s managing them as an adult impressed me the most. Giving accolades to his parents and teacher was also appealing.

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Importance of role models and the importance of strategies.

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His elementary teacher was there for him as his second mother. This helped his educational journey.

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What resonated with me in the interview was the Superintendent’s story about his struggle with disabilities as a young child. The personal narratives can be used to cultivate a more supportive school community by letting students know every person deals with struggles. In order for us to overcome struggles and difficulty, we need to develop strategies and plans to be successful. This can only be possible with the help and support of our communities.

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The fact that his still talking about his third grade teacher who has had a great impact on his life

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What resonated with me was his background. His father helped desegregate schools .

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There are strategies available from different sources, i.e. research, specialists, family members, and teachers. Adults and children have to make time and be diligent in reaching a goal. Nothing is too difficult. His life was a true model to consistency and persistence.

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I realize that all student have a disability and can overcome them with support

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His freedom to share his disability and how he manages it as an adult impressed me the most.

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I appreciated Superintendent House's personal experience with being a student with disabilities and sharing how he learned coping strategies to help with his personal challenges. It shows that there is often a lot of internal struggle that may not be evident on the surface for students and people with disabilities.

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It takes a lot of care and intentionality to invest in students

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The fact that his still talking about his third grade teacher who has had a great impact on his life

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The superintendent was willing to share his experiences as a student. He said his parents encouragement was key to his success.

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Interventions and strategies doing stop nor start with the school.

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He was candid and authentic.

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I enjoyed the interview because it was very positive. I learned a lot about the superintendent and his experience with special education. I also liked the interviewers in one of the interviewers was a student with disabilities.

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His candor and humility in sharing his story

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He’s a good example of overcoming your disabilty

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The importance of family involvement