https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v en-us 2018-09-05 01:48:18 UTC 2018-09-09 20:27:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/309232054/EXuc8EFpraSIrjbVTP8qOA/49e7c4e4c175ec1f67685ad75cdf95f9.jpg olivia_ilardi66 https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277809064 Hey everyone! My name is Olivia and this is currently my second to last semester in the Childhood Special Education BD Program (very exciting). I am currently not working in a classroom. I work in a group home as an Assistant Supervisor where I support eight adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, specifically Autism, has become a strong passion of mine and is something I cannot see a future without.]]> 2018-09-05 01:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277809064 olivia_ilardi66 https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277809855 Throughout my years in elementary and high school, I was never very fond of mathematics. I was very good at Algebra, but struggled in nearly all other areas. I remember having to meet with my math teachers EVERY DAY after class for extra help, which actually made me dislike mathematics even more. A lot of my difficulties in mathematics  came from losing focus easily, and being disinterested in the content. Some of my favorite mathematics memories were when I would completely understand how to complete specific problems. Those "Ah-ha!" moments were some of the greatest feelings. I also remember having an AMAZING statistics teacher during my undergrad that made the content fun, so fun that we almost forgot we were even in a math class. I am a firm believer that math teachers can better reach their students by being engaging, fun and patient. ]]> 2018-09-05 01:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277809855 olivia_ilardi66 https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277811497 When I'm not finishing assignments, heading to class, or working all day, I enjoy going to the gym, traveling and hanging out with my friends. I also LOVE to eat and try different restaurants and food carts.]]> 2018-09-05 02:07:54 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277811497 olivia_ilardi66 https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277812253 My goal for this school year is to finish out strong! I have come a long way since Fall of 2016. I have learned so much about the field and how to be an effective teacher and make changes in the lives of my students. This year my goal is to apply all of the skills and strategies I have learned and apply that to my student teaching.]]> 2018-09-05 02:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/olivia_ilardi66/xckyz19kei4v/wish/277812253