I am a high school ESL instructor. I love what I do, but I wanted to provide a more complete service to the students I teach. I have had students in the past who need special education services but have had a hard time receiving them because school personnel are hesitant to test them because they are not fluent in English. I thought getting a masters in special education would help me serve these students better.
Students with disabilities have always held a special place in my heart. My youngest sister had a mild cognitive disability. I have always thought that students with disabilities see the world like we should always see it--full of hope and opportunity. I love what I do.
I have two sisters and have grown up in the Peoria area. I got my undergraduate degree in TESOL (teaching English to speakers of other languages) education from Indiana Wesleyan University.For most of my life I have wanted to be a teacher. I also have wanted to work in inner city schools to try to make a difference in the lives of the students who need the most support. In August 2012, I was given the opportunity to move back home and teach in an inner city school. I hope to stay in the school for most of my career. It is the type of school that I would like to teach in, and it's at home.
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