Tag: SPED 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.

  • The Truth About Living as a Special Education Teacher and Parent

    The Truth About Living as a Special Education Teacher and Parent

    I have spent the last decade in special education classrooms. I have written hundreds of IEPs, sat across the table from families in tears, advocated fiercely for kids who couldn’t always advocate for themselves, and poured everything I had into students who needed someone in their corner. Here is the truth I didn’t see coming:…

  • 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…