Let me paint a quick picture. A student walks into my room overwhelmed. Tears. Frustration. Shutdown. They’re not ready to learn. They’re not ready to talk. They’re just…stuck. And honestly, how many times do we…
View PostThere’s something special about a classroom that becomes more than just a classroom. Mine started as a space for my own students—structured, supportive, and intentionally designed to meet a wide range of needs. But over…
View PostThere was a time when teachers wore heels every day.Full suits.Pantyhose.Blazers in June. And not just because they wanted to — but because it was expected. But here’s my honest question: When did professionalism become…
View PostWalk into any successful classroom — especially a special education classroom — and you will almost always find a paraprofessional at the heart of it. They are the steady hands, the calm voices, the problem-solvers,…
View PostWhen Support Becomes a Liability There was this woman who was supposed to support our program as the “case worker.” She was ONLY required to help OUR students, no one else. Well…she was basically the…
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