https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31 Let me introduce myself en-us 2018-01-24 15:11:24 UTC 2018-01-24 15:52:34 UTC hello@padlet.com watanabedawn https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224253924 It's a nice feeling I get when I call myself an educator! I love my job and I love my students. As a special education teacher, I always try to remember to have a clear focus on what success means for my students and their vast needs.  Being a high school teacher means you get to witness the next generation coming of age and it's pretty special when you get to see your work pay off when the students are ready to take their place in society.  ]]> 2018-01-24 15:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224253924 watanabedawn https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224257766 I got my bachelor's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin, and my teacher education and MA from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia.  ]]> 2018-01-24 15:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224257766 watanabedawn https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224261077 I grew up in northern Minnesota, and yes, my heart was broken on Sunday when my Vikings lost.  But I won't say that out loud because I currently live close by and work in Philadelphia.  Now I join my students and co-workings in rooting for the Eagles.]]> 2018-01-24 15:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224261077 watanabedawn https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224261536 I have been teaching high school special education for 5 years and I have learned a very important lesson over the years.  I have learned to be myself, be authentic, be passionate, and to see the incredible possibilities of each and every student.  These simple things have greatly improved my overall experience at work and my ability to be effective]]> 2018-01-24 15:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224261536 watanabedawn https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224262260 I love this program and this university. This program is a long road and I move quite slowly along it, but it has helped me become a better educator and has helped me to remember the bigger picture. I'm so excited for the opportunities and growth that I will have when I have finished my degree.]]> 2018-01-24 15:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/watanabedawn/i0bpjg8a0t31/wish/224262260