I have been an educator for over 35 years and have always considered myself a teacher who works with all children and collaborates with all professionals. I do not live in a world of labels although many do. My greatest passion and lifelong goal has been to convince all educators that all children can be successful and achieve the pleasure of learning if we don t lower our expectations and strive for the highest level for each individual student. All students should be valued for who they are and not what we want them to be.
All students have a contribution to make.
Special Education is special. Special Education is responsible for educating all students. Special education is a support system to general education, not a separate entity. All teachers possess the necessary skills to teach all students. All they need is support and encouragement and the realization that each student is an individual with unique needs and learning styles.