Category Archives: What I Want For My Students

What I want for your child is to feel loved and safe at all times. I want your child to feel like we have a strong, teacher-student, relationship, because in order for significant learning to take place a relationship must be … Continue reading →

What I want for your child is to have the same benefits and opportunities as any other American Citizen. Your child deserves respect, empathy, and independence.  You child’s outstretched hand is to be held in admiration as a greeting between … Continue reading →

It deeply saddens me to see how people with disabilities were labeled as disabled and basically thrown out to the curb. Instead we need to create a society that sees disabled people as people first who love and have the … Continue reading →

I want a learning environment where children do not feel defined by their disability but can freely express themselves and let their individual personalities shine. I want children to have the opportunity to share their personality with their peers and … Continue reading →

We must recognize and support students’ talents, strengths and gifts, not their disabilities. Labels only restrict expectations we have for ourselves and others. Social-emotional development is an understated yet vital part of every students’ growth. Allowing student led peer interaction … Continue reading →

I want for your child is to be included in a general population classroom.  I think this will boost their social skills and help with communication.  I think the last video was great with Avery because she felt more comfortable … Continue reading →

Children are the eyes of the future. Their whole character is good.  For your child I want unending happiness, a sense of belonging, and love. I want your child to know that they are more than capable to conquer any … Continue reading →

The videos I viewed today really touched me and reminded me how important inclusion is in today’s schools.  Children with disabilities deserve to be viewed as individuals first with unique likes, dislikes, and interests.  “Words can help or hurt” and … Continue reading →

I want your child to never feel they don’t matter. I want them to know I am here to help them succeed. I want them to know nothing is impossible in life. I want them to know I care. I … Continue reading →

I had several enlightening moments and a few moments of shock.  One statement that really struck a chord was when one individual recalls someone saying to them that they “would rather be dead than like you.”  We are obligated as … Continue reading →