And I have just touched the surface in providing them these opportunities. I also have a strong belief in my students' ability to learn and be successful. They are disadvantaged because they haven't had the opportunities or experiences that most children do. Once given these, they blossom. It is not unusual for a student to make more than a year's growth in an academic area, once they have access to the proper learning tools and the professional direction the staff provides.
All students can learn.
Another belief I hold dearly to is that if there is something my students need, I feel it is my responsibility to find a way to provide it for them. Rather than waiting for it, I need to make it happen. With this in mind, I have committed to bringing the full value of technology to my classroom for my students' use. It's the secretary calling. He is in a rage, and she can't control him.