I believe that students must take ownership of their learning before they can be successful. My goal is to empower my students with the social/behavioral and communication skills they need to be successful in their general education classes (and in their futures), so that they no longer need my support. If I set my expectations high, my students will meet them! More than anything, if I teach my students with care, love, and respect, I believe that they will grow into the amazing young people I know they can be (and often already are)!