Courtney Lyons believes in creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of ability. As a special education teacher, she understands the challenges but finds it highly rewarding. Her philosophy is to differentiate instruction so that each student receives an education tailored to their needs and to help students identify their own learning styles. She wants students to feel encouraged to pursue their goals and dreams without limits imposed by labels. Above all, Lyons believes in preparing students for success in the future by supporting them on their individual paths of growth.
Courtney Lyons believes in creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of ability. As a special education teacher, she understands the challenges but finds it highly rewarding. Her philosophy is to differentiate instruction so that each student receives an education tailored to their needs and to help students identify their own learning styles. She wants students to feel encouraged to pursue their goals and dreams without limits imposed by labels. Above all, Lyons believes in preparing students for success in the future by supporting them on their individual paths of growth.
Courtney Lyons believes in creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of ability. As a special education teacher, she understands the challenges but finds it highly rewarding. Her philosophy is to differentiate instruction so that each student receives an education tailored to their needs and to help students identify their own learning styles. She wants students to feel encouraged to pursue their goals and dreams without limits imposed by labels. Above all, Lyons believes in preparing students for success in the future by supporting them on their individual paths of growth.
Courtney Lyons believes in creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of ability. As a special education teacher, she understands the challenges but finds it highly rewarding. Her philosophy is to differentiate instruction so that each student receives an education tailored to their needs and to help students identify their own learning styles. She wants students to feel encouraged to pursue their goals and dreams without limits imposed by labels. Above all, Lyons believes in preparing students for success in the future by supporting them on their individual paths of growth.
Teaching special education is something that should not be underestimated, but I
think often is. It can be full of challenges, frustrations, and a lot of responsibility. As difficult as it may be sometimes, I believe that being a teacher is one of the most rewarding careers. I strongly believe that all children are capable of learning; it is just our jobs as teachers to find the way that they learn best. As educators we continue to be lifelong learners and teachers. Teachers should continuously strive to build upon prior knowledge. Our minds are constantly growing and there is never a point where we know all the information there is to be known. Each student is different in their own way and we learn from each of those students. I believe that all students have the right to a fair and appropriate education. In special education there is a lot of differentiated instruction within the classroom. This is a necessity if students are going to receive an education that suits their needs best. I believe that everybody deserves a fair chance, regardless of disability. All children are unique and as teachers it is our job to create an environment where each student can grow mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially. Students should be receiving an education that challenges them appropriately. As teachers, we must help students identify their learning styles and then create lessons that correlate with each student’s needs. Students belong in their least restrictive environments so they can grow in many different aspects with their regular education peers. I believe that all students deserve a positive and safe learning environment. Being a teacher, I want to be someone that students feel supported by. I want them to be happy to come to our classroom, and to feel welcome. I want to inform other people about disability and show all the positive sides to it! Some people may enjoy having a disability whereas society sees it as a burden. An environment where students can express themselves, take risks, and share ideas is the most favorable. There are two different communities: the people that understand disability and the people that do not. I want to join them together more than they are now. I want to be the teacher that encourages their students to push for whatever it is they want to do in life. They are not limited because of something they have been labeled with. There are ways and ideas to accommodate for things, and if they want to do something then we will find a way. I want to be the teacher that leaves a positive impact on my students. I want to set my students up for success and teach them that it is okay to fail. We will learn to pick ourselves up and try again. I believe that today's students are tomorrow's future. All children are special in their own way and have something exceptional to offer the world. I find that holding high standards for students encourages them to push themselves farther than they have before. Children are guided and supported in finding out who they really are and what it is that they have to offer the world. As a teacher, I will be there to support my students every step of the way. If we can teach students with disabilities self advocacy and self determination, then we can create a future where their differences are not frowned upon but instead respected.