I am a Special Education teacher. I work with children who have autism, ADHD, Auditory Processing Deficits, Visual Processing Deficits, etc. This year I have 5 students who have autism in my class. It is up to me to build a bridge of communication with each and all of my students. I call my philosophy of education: BUILDING BRIDGES. My students teach me how to be a better person each and every day I am with them. I am blessed and fortunate to have them in my life.
There is one student in particular, my very first with autism, who has touched my life in a very deep way. I will call her Ana. There are moments in my classroom when I feel angry. Ana is very sensitive. When she notices me in this state she will come over to me and say, while rubbing her tears, "Don't be angry, be happy." These words take me out of my feeling angry and bring me back into the PRESENT moment. Ana is my teacher. Thank you so veriy much...
Huntington Beach, CA