She tailors her students’ classroom experiences around their current goals and has them reach their personal best each day. Her classroom is set to allow students to discover how they learn best. Students can sit on the floor on a cushion, work in small groups with peers, or be instructed in a small group. Students in Mrs. Chen’s class flourish because she gets to know them and how they learn in a way that has maximized success. During IEP meetings parents come to tears because of the progress their son or daughter has made. She understands that not every student learns the same way or at the same speed and capitalizes on that. She allows students that have not been able to take risks to enjoy their learning. She should be awarded a “top teacher” award and much more!