My students are my world! As a special education teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom daily.
Despite these challenges, I am looking to provide my students with positive & meaningful learning experiences.
They love to be read to and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I focus on their strengths not their disabilities! I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. I am fortunate enough to be able to spend time with my students every day! By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue a path of academic success.
I would love to be able to show my students what wonderful pieces of literature these novels are an that literature can be so interesting! I want them to realize that they are capable of producing work just like this and to always strive for their best.
My students read Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief & LOVED it. They have begged me to read the second book this year and I would LOVE for them to have the opportunity to do so. It has sparked a love of reading for them.
Through reading Percy Jackson, many subjects could be brought to life!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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