I started my passion as a regular classroom teacher. Then, I taught Exceptional Children with Mild to Moderate Disabilities. Several years and a couple of "forests" later (IEPs), I returned to the regular classroom. I have taught Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade inclusion along with EC groups from K-6. I teach the whole learner, meaning I create units that are high-interest, student-led and tap into multiple modalities, while stopping to address social-emotional issues that affects the engagement in the future long after they leave my grade. I empower my students to be risk-takers, creating a sense of community. Yes, our class is a family, but it is also a wonderful community where everyone finds their niche.