Tag: special education teacher

  • An Emotional End to My Special Education Journey

    Growing up, all I ever wanted to be was a teacher. For as long as I can remember, that was my answer whenever anybody asked me. For 25 years, teaching is all I wanted to do. I saw that path clear as day from Kindergarten straight through high school. I majored in Early Childhood and…

  • What Parenting Taught Me About Teaching Special Education

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    I want to be honest about something before I go any further. Before I became a SPED parent, I thought I was a pretty damn good teacher. I was trying my best. I cared deeply about my students. But looking back now? I was okay.

  • Secrets of Starting a TpT Store — My Real Chaotic Story

    Let me save you some time right now — this is not one of those “I made $10,000 in my first month on Teachers Pay Teachers” blog posts. If that’s what you’re looking for, there are plenty of those out there. This is the real version. It Started With Being Broke and Frustrated I had…

  • Teaching Special Education, Raising Kids, and Embracing the Chaos

    Hi! I’m Heather, and I’m so excited you’re here. This blog is a space where I share what I’ve learned as a special education teacher, a parent, and a creator navigating a life full of joy, challenges, and, of course, a little chaos. My hope is that whether you’re an educator, a parent, or someone…