Special Education Philosophy Statement

I am a teacher who Wong describes as being “deliberately inviting.” He explains that when you send an invitational message to your students, you are being deliberate, and are saying, “You are important to me as a person.” I greet them at the door with a smile and a hello every day. I am very approachable, and my students know they can come to me with anything and never have to worry about being judged or talked about behind their back. I treat students with respect and have high expectations for all of them. I show them that I care about them by having high expectations in the classroom, holding them accountable, and encouraging them to do their best. As a special education teacher and case manager, I encourage students to be an advocate