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I am a special education teacher in an elementary-level social-emotional therapeutic program. My students are amazing kiddos who may struggle with emotional regulation, self-control, sensory needs, and navigating the expectations of a typical school day. For many of them, school can feel overwhelming, and they need additional support, patience, and understanding to help them feel successful. Our classroom is more than just a place for academics. It is a space where students can learn about their emotions, practice coping and regulation strategies, build relationships, and develop the skills they need to be successful both in and outside of the classroom. We celebrate progress in all forms, including the small victories that may feel like huge accomplishments for our students. Around school, I have earned the nickname “School Mom” from my students, and it is a title I hold close to my heart. I truly care for these kids as if they were my own. I want them to know that even on their hardest days, they are still cared for, supported, and deserving of a fresh start. My ultimate goal is that when a child feels like everyone else has given up on them, they never feel like I have. I want my classroom to always be a safe place where they can regulate, reset, feel accepted for who they are, and know that tomorrow—or even the next moment—is another opportunity to try again.

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I am a special education teacher in an elementary-level social-emotional therapeutic program. My students are amazing kiddos who may struggle with emotional regulation, self-control, sensory needs, and navigating the expectations of a typical school day. For many of them, school can feel overwhelming, and they need additional support, patience, and understanding to help them feel successful. Our classroom is more than just a place for academics. It is a space where students can learn about their emotions, practice coping and regulation strategies, build relationships, and develop the skills they need to be successful both in and outside of the classroom. We celebrate progress in all forms, including the small victories that may feel like huge accomplishments for our students. Around school, I have earned the nickname “School Mom” from my students, and it is a title I hold close to my heart. I truly care for these kids as if they were my own. I want them to know that even on their hardest days, they are still cared for, supported, and deserving of a fresh start. My ultimate goal is that when a child feels like everyone else has given up on them, they never feel like I have. I want my classroom to always be a safe place where they can regulate, reset, feel accepted for who they are, and know that tomorrow—or even the next moment—is another opportunity to try again.

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