Some of the best teachers are the ones who are willing to learn from the people beside them.
Early in her career, two educational assistants became her rock. They understood how to connect with students without escalating situations or turning difficult moments into power struggles.
Instead of assuming she had all the answers because she was the teacher, she watched, listened, and learned from their experience.
Those lessons helped shape more than 20 years of work supporting students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs.
Sometimes professional growth starts with being humble enough to say, “You know something I need to learn.”
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Early in her career, two educational assistants became her rock. They understood how to connect with students without escalating situations or turning difficult moments into power struggles.
Instead of assuming she had all the answers because she was the teacher, she watched, listened, and learned from their experience.
Those lessons helped shape more than 20 years of work supporting students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs.
Sometimes professional growth starts with being humble enough to say, “You know something I need to learn.”
#SpecialEducationBoss #SpecialEducation #EducationalAssistants #Paraprofessionals #BehaviorSupport #TeacherGrowth #StudentSupport #InclusiveEducation #SpecialEdTeachers #SpecialEducationAcademy