Inclusion is not simply about physical proximity. It’s about intentionally planning for the success of all students.
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WHY I TEACH
I decided to pursue a teaching career after personally experiencing inequity in the education system during my first year of college. I had my medical and anecdotal claims concerning my visual impairment challenged. The approach of the disability services wasn’t to provide as much help as they could, but instead provide the least amount required. I was frustrated, discouraged, and astonished. It was from this experience that I realized how much my own secondary education teachers had done to ensure I had the best learning environment possible. None of them ever hesitated to adjust their teaching styles and classroom activities so I could fully participate. I desired from that point on to provide an equitable experience to future students so that they could have the same abundance of opportunities I was given.
I strongly believe that, as a teacher, my job is to make learning as accessible as possible to all my students. Learning is challenging enough on its own. As a teacher, my role is to assist and accommodate every student so that they can learn without the hindrance of uncontrollable factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, or religious beliefs.
I strongly believe that, as a teacher, my job is to make learning as accessible as possible to all my students. Learning is challenging enough on its own. As a teacher, my role is to assist and accommodate every student so that they can learn without the hindrance of uncontrollable factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, or religious beliefs.