There has always been something drawing me to the field of education. It started as a fascination with my parents careers. My mother was an elementary school teacher and eventually was drawn into the field of Special Education and Administrative Education. Growing up I spent a great deal of time assisting her in her room and working with students with special needs. Through these experiences she has undoubtedly been my greatest influence in the pursuit of my career. As I watched her influence the lives of her students, through her devotion and compassion for them, I was changed.
In school I found enjoyment in helping other students, and in the back of my mind I considered becoming a teacher. In my junior year of high school I met a teacher who inspired me with her love of teaching. Every year she seemed to breathe new life into her subject matter. I enjoyed her so much that I later became her teacher’s aid, a task which involved tutoring, correcting papers, editing for the newspaper, and organizing her class materials. At times she even asked me to present in class or to help her choose a lesson plan. Through this experience I gained confidence in my abilities, but it was not until one of my other teachers suggested education that I truly considered it. My teacher’s faith in my abilities made me realize that teaching was what I loved most. I found that I was happiest when I was teaching others and helping them achieve unknown levels of academic achievement.
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Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928. She grew up in St. Louis and Stamps, Arkansas. She is an author, poet, historian, songwriter, playwright, dancer, stage and screen producer, director, performer, singer, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her autobiographical books: All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes (1986), The Heart of a Woman (1981), Singin' and Swingin' and Gettin' Merry Like Christmas (1976), Gather Together in My Name (1974), and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), which was nominated for the National Book Award.
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your story of how you chose your path in life is very insightful! i dont have direct family members that helped me choose special ed but many of my educators def made an impact!! seems you have alot of motivation and will have very positive impacts on your students :)
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