While my son has been out of school for nearly two years now, this story was a way to take me back to that time and remind me of all the ‘foot soldiers’ along the way that helped him get to where he is today.
The article is entitled “A Day In The Life Of Miss Wendy, A ‘Foot Soldier’ For Special Education” by Ann Schimke at Chalkbeat Colorado and via Disability Scoop. Sometimes it’s nice to get those reminders, to remember how far you’ve both come.
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
I must say that through the years when my oldest son was in school, we came across some incredible teachers. So whenever I come across teachers I find special, I tend to share their stories. To me, there is no more nobler profession that teaching.
Now I found out about this gentleman through the post over at a friend’s blog entitled “A Teacher Who Walks into His Classroom on His Hands #WATWB” by Damyanti At Daily Write.
I also had the good fortune of being the son of two teachers I thought were pretty good good themselves. In fact, I even got the chance to teach for several years prior to turning to librarianship.
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
So seeing this article continues to give me hope for kids with special abilities when you have teachers like this teaching the next generation of teachers. The article is entitled “Professor holds baby in class after stuent couldn’t find childcare” by Kerry Justich over at Yahoo Lifestyle. What a great role model for all students.
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
So today was a really great day. I went to parent-teacher conferences where I heard lots of nice things about all my kids. See, this was for my youngest one but I actually got the chance to remember all of my kids as they’ve gone to middle school. We told lot’s of stories and I heard lots of great things while the teachers and staff asked how my daughter and oldest son are.
On top of that, I got a call later in the day about my oldest son from his teacher at the Vocational Skills Program or VSP for short and again I got nothing but rave reviews about how great he’s doing. Which only added to my pride as just the other day I also got a glowing report on my son from the program head.
So all in all it was a great day. When you look back, it’s these days you cherish most. Just like with autism, when you know one of my kids, you know one of my kids. I should also add, all of my kids wouldn’t be where they are today if it wasn’t for some amazing teachers and school administrators. To them, I say thank you.
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
Okay, it’s been a while since I’ve post and it was because of technical issues. So anyway, I want to start back up with an article that I read today and truly enjoyed. It’s entitled “I Actually Thanked a Teacher” by Bob Greene over at the Wall Street Journal.
As usual, the Wall Street Journal has limited access but I was fortunate enough to find most of article over at another blog entitled Live & Learn by David Kanigan and so I thought I would share it that way.
The reason I think I appreciate the article so much is for the fact that how much I appreciate the teachers that have taught my oldest son. Over the years, they’ve always asked how’s he doing? So this article is for all teachers. Thank you!
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
Looking back over the years I know my son wouldn’t be where he is today without some amazing teachers, therapists and support staff. The teacher he’s had for the last three plus years at his high school has just been incredible.
The therapist in tonight’s article entitled “Teacher creates tennis ball chair to help students with autism with sensory issues” by Joi-Marie McKenzie over at ABC News is another. While she is just a first-year speech-language pathologist, I can’t begin to tell you how grateful parents are for people like Amy Maplethorpe. God bless her!
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
I came across this article today and it remind me that I should say thank you to all the teachers and aids that crossed my son’s path along the way. Now that’s not to say that it didn’t require work on my part but they definitely did the bulk of the work when it came to his schooling.
The article that reminded me is entitled “To the Teachers Who’ve Helped My Son With Autism” by Brian Welch over at The Mighty. So thank you to everyone in the Kirkwood School District, from Dr. Clay to Ms. Taylor and everybody in between. It’s been a good ride and I’m forever grateful for all that you’ve done.
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
When I read this article, I read it with some understanding. Many moons ago, I was a substitute teacher in the St. Louis Special School District. Little did I know I would later have a son with autism.
The article I’m posting tonight is one I’m sure many teachers there and elsewhere, can relate too. Why I didn’t substitute long, I have at least an inkling of what she’s talking about. As a parent however, I also know what she’s talking about.
The article is entitled “It’s Not Easy Teaching Special Ed” by Lee Hale over at NPR. All I can say is god bless Ms. Taylor, my son’s SSD teacher. She’s a god send.
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
When I talk about my son and his autism, I don’t use the term disability, I use the words special abilities. I do that because he has abilities, that while they may be different than mine, are no less special than mine.
When I came across this article recently, I just thought that this is the kind of teacher that we all need. Someone who builds you up with praise. Something I think that we all need.
The article/video is entitled “The Brilliant Way This Special Ed Teacher StartsClass Every Day” by over at TheMighty. As I’ve said before, good stuff.
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
Tonight I went over to my son’s high school to go through his class schedule and meet his teachers. Now over the years I’ve often felt we got lucky in regard to some of the teachers he’s had and tonight I was reminded yet again of that.
I was talking to his Special School District teacher and as I said to her how happy I was to have already e-mailed all of his teachers early in the year (something I should have done years ago), she told me how she had the chance to train some of the teachers there in regards to working with kids with special abilities.
So when I saw this article, it too made me happy. It’s entitled “Special Education Training Efforts to get Millions” by Shaun Heasley over at Disability Scoop. Music to my ears!
Sincerely-
Autism Librarian
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