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When did you realize you wanted to be a special education teacher?

"When I volunteered as a job coach helping developmentally disabled individuals, I got a lot of satisfaction teaching my clients how to do a job that they enjoyed. I realized that I wanted to do more than that and to help more individuals at once."

This is a more personal question that is best answered using a specific life event.

"When I was in junior high, our class had two special needs students. I would see their aids assisting them throughout their day and it was really beautiful to see how important their role was in that student's life. I had always wanted to be a teacher but this opened my eyes to the opportunity of specializing in Special Education."

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Anonymous Answer

When I was a Freshman in high school, my brother was diagnosed with Autism. Until this moment, I had only heard of Autism once. I began reading about Autism and special education, and this fascinated me. By the time I was a Sophomore in high school, I knew I wanted to be a special education teacher.

Rachelle's Feedback

Good for you! It's pretty incredible how our perspective and curiosity can change after a family member, or close friend is diagnosed.

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