What is best? (re: Educational experience)

[Guest guest]

What has been better educational experiences, I have found have not

necessarily been teachers/administrators with background, but those

with a drive to learn. I have met many teachers who do not have

experience (including a newly-appointed Principal) with developmental

disabilities, IPP's and the like, yet they were passionate about

helping the child succeed. If that meant reading extra materials to

better educate themselves, attend medical appointments alongside us,

and speaking with others who are more fluent in policy, these were the

ones who made the difference between a successful year or one that was

not. Kudos to all of those who can admit that they may not know a

particular issue, but willing to include the parent - happy to take

direction at times - with what works individually for that child. To be

respectful of each other as valuable educators of the child. Teachers

who, take the time to write a note each day to let a parent know how

the day went (make sure to reciprocate!) Those with a genuine fondness

for teaching and who have not forgotten why they desired the position

of a teacher. There really are some good ones out there!