Tag: special needs

Adding Grad School To The Mix

Life has been hard and complicated so what's a girl to do? I decided to grad school! I had pondered it and I had even started my application but didn't follow through, but one day, I just decided that I was going to officially apply. Of course, I didn't know if I would actually get … Continue reading Adding Grad School To The Mix

Differentiation Strategy in Teaching: How to Apply It in the Classroom

Education is not one-size-fits-all. Every student enters the classroom with unique skills, learning styles, and needs, including those with special needs. Differentiation in teaching is a strategic approach that aims to cater to these individual differences, ensuring that all students have access to meaningful learning experiences. By implementing differentiation strategies, teachers can create an inclusive … Continue reading Differentiation Strategy in Teaching: How to Apply It in the Classroom

Teaching Kids With Autism

There are highs and lows in the world of Exceptional Education. That is true in relation to the school system but in this case, I'm referring to the kids that I work with kids with Autism. Autism is complex, challenging, and complicated. There are so many pieces to that metaphorical puzzle, and I feel like … Continue reading Teaching Kids With Autism

Becoming A Middle School ESE Teacher

One thing that I learned over the summer was that there really is a teacher shortage. After sending out some resumes and applying with the school district, I soon found myself inundated with interview requests. It was both an ego boost and a sad statement of our education system. Anyway, I agreed to an interview … Continue reading Becoming A Middle School ESE Teacher

Here’s To Future Adventures

There have been a lot of changes in my life over the last couple of months. I finally finished my BA which I never thought it would happen. (My graduation ceremony is August 2nd!) I passed my Exceptional Student Education Certification Exam and will start a job as a middle school ESE teacher in August. … Continue reading Here’s To Future Adventures

Racism And My White Privilege

I had kind of a weird thing happen at work a few months ago. In the mornings, a few of us sit in the lobby waiting for the kids who were still arriving (late). One of the moms stayed back to talk. After a few minutes, the conversation turned to how she went to a … Continue reading Racism And My White Privilege

I Thought I Was Getting Scammed At Work

Scammers are a part of reality now. It really is depressing that you have to keep your guard up so much because you just don't know who you can trust. I have had a couple of scammy experiences already like when I thought I was being hired for a work from home job or when … Continue reading I Thought I Was Getting Scammed At Work

I Forget About My Son’s ADHD

My son has ADHD and sometimes that just seems like a catch-all diagnosis. Through the years, there have been those who didn't completely think that ADHD was a "thing" and there have been those who thought it was as simple as taking away sugar. And there have been those who didn't think I should have … Continue reading I Forget About My Son’s ADHD