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Becoming a Special Educator A Digital Story

Explore the transformative journey of Nikita Penett as she navigates her path to becoming a special educator. From her childhood dream of teaching first graders to her acceptance at New York University (NYU) to specialize in Childhood and Special Education, Nikita faces the challenges and triumphs of this rewarding field. Through student teaching experiences and the realization that all education is special, the story highlights the dedication required to teach children with diverse needs and the importance of individualized support in learning.

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Becoming a Special Educator A Digital Story

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  1. Becoming a Special EducatorA Digital Story Nikita Penett Spring 2011

  2. 1996 - 2005 “Niki, what do you want to be when you grow up?” “A teacher.” “Oh yeah, what kind of teacher?” “A first grade teacher, so I can teach children how to read.”

  3. Fall 2006Applying to College “New York University has an amazing school of education.” “I’ve always wanted to live in New York City.” “NYU is the #1 dream school in the country.”

  4. Fall 2006Accepted to NYU “Have you decided where you’re going to college?” “Yes, I’m going to NYU!” “Congratulations. What are you going to major in?” “Childhood and Special Education.” “Wow, special education, huh?” “Well, it’s kind of a package deal with elementary education. It takes a certain type of person to be a special education teacher… I don’t think that I’m that person.”

  5. Junior Year at NYU

  6. Foundations of Special Education Special education is… fascinating heartbreaking in need of dedicated educators

  7. Teaching Children with Challenging Behavior Special education is… taxing stressful intimidating hard to imagine

  8. Student Teachingat P.S. 32KMCTT Autism Nest Classroom Special education is… challenging frustrating learned patience unwavering support

  9. Senior Year at NYU

  10. Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special education is… instinctual individualized logical teamwork

  11. Student Teachingat P.S. 146K12:1:1 Self-contained Classroom Special education is… creative collaborative immensely fulfilling

  12. All children can learn,and all children learn differently. The lines between general andspecial education have disappeared. To me,all education isspecial education.

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