I'm finally finishing up answering everyone's thoughtful special education questions! This was sooo much fun. I seriously love talking teaching and education. If you ever have a question or just want to chat... Please, please, please reach out :) In the meantime, here is the final set of q + a's from my sped series! read more[...]
There are many things I wish I would have known for my second year teaching. I know, I know, it says first year special education teachers, but almost all my lessons were learned my second year. My first year teaching didn't feel like a first year. I had interned and completed my student teaching at the school before starting my fi[...]
The theme for this q + a focuses on what of the keys to student success: collaboration. read more[...]
c/o: Be Nice. Be Kind shirt by Taylor Mill Clothing Company This community continues to help ground me in my love and passion for teaching. I received over 40 thoughtful questions that are inspiring me to reflect on my practice and collaborate with colleagues. If I shared all 40 answers in a blog post... it would be about 114 pages of[...]
Reading everyone's #ARMMEWITH statements has helped me recharge and feel motivated upon returning from break. One thing that I’ve really appreciated is every single statement I’ve read, there is no blame placed on the students or their families. My students are often the ones that stereo-typically burn teachers out. They make us que[...]
D E T A I L S Top: H&M | Jeans: Nordstrom Rack | Shoes: Target | Necklace: Target My principal said at the end of my last IEP meeting, "IEP meetings are one of my favorite meetings to go to." .03 seconds later, head turn and disgust filled my fifth graders face. The next morning this student came in and said, "[...]