Teaching is a profession that requires passion and dedication to students. In When I Became 'Special, ' author Daisy Torres-Petrovich discusses her passion, her 'call' to teach special education, and the commitment it requires to effectively educate children. In this compilation of life experiences filled with personal anecdotes, examples, and ideas, When I Became 'Special' details what it takes to become a special education teacher. Loaded with advice and tips, Torres-Petrovich covers everything from enrolling in college to examining teacher personality traits to dealing with classroom behavior issues. She extols the importance of goal setting, of gaining real-life experiences, and of understanding the power of flexibility in the classroom. When I Became 'Special' also includes uplifting stories about some of Torres-Petrovich's former students and examples of special student work. She not only talks about the challenges of teaching, but the many rewards and successes that are an integral part of this profession."--Publisher's website.
Ever since humankind gained the concept of time, dreamers have sought a way to travel within its limitless shores. They fantasized about the ability to go back in time to right an injustice or go forward in time to explore humanitys potential, but for most, it remained just thata fantasy. For these rare few, those dreams become an obsession, for there are no boundaries within the varied dimensions that are part of this wonder. However, none of these attempts has been successful because of the lack of spirituality necessary to conquer this skill, to be able to will the spirit long enough to exist outside of the physical body until now. Esperanza Mia is content with her lifethat is, until she is introduced to an experiment that changed the world she knew. On that day, she learns of her special gift, spectacular abilities she never imagined possessing. She is on the verge of learning the secret that had been zealously kept for many generations. A blue-eyed stranger appeared to ensure her success in fulfilling her destiny, and with him a torrent of emotions invaded her soul. What is the meaning of the spiritual walkers arrival? How will her choices determine the fulfillment of prophecies written throughout human history? Few beings have discovered how to bend or squeeze time. Fewer have learned the consequences of doing so. Will Esperanza be able to do both and survive?
Teaching is a profession that requires passion and dedication to students. In When I Became 'Special, ' author Daisy Torres-Petrovich discusses her passion, her 'call' to teach special education, and the commitment it requires to effectively educate children. In this compilation of life experiences filled with personal anecdotes, examples, and ideas, When I Became 'Special' details what it takes to become a special education teacher. Loaded with advice and tips, Torres-Petrovich covers everything from enrolling in college to examining teacher personality traits to dealing with classroom behavior issues. She extols the importance of goal setting, of gaining real-life experiences, and of understanding the power of flexibility in the classroom. When I Became 'Special' also includes uplifting stories about some of Torres-Petrovich's former students and examples of special student work. She not only talks about the challenges of teaching, but the many rewards and successes that are an integral part of this profession."--Publisher's website.
Ever since humankind gained the concept of time, dreamers have sought a way to travel within its limitless shores. They fantasized about the ability to go back in time to right an injustice or go forward in time to explore humanitys potential, but for most, it remained just thata fantasy. For these rare few, those dreams become an obsession, for there are no boundaries within the varied dimensions that are part of this wonder. However, none of these attempts has been successful because of the lack of spirituality necessary to conquer this skill, to be able to will the spirit long enough to exist outside of the physical body until now. Esperanza Mia is content with her lifethat is, until she is introduced to an experiment that changed the world she knew. On that day, she learns of her special gift, spectacular abilities she never imagined possessing. She is on the verge of learning the secret that had been zealously kept for many generations. A blue-eyed stranger appeared to ensure her success in fulfilling her destiny, and with him a torrent of emotions invaded her soul. What is the meaning of the spiritual walkers arrival? How will her choices determine the fulfillment of prophecies written throughout human history? Few beings have discovered how to bend or squeeze time. Fewer have learned the consequences of doing so. Will Esperanza be able to do both and survive?
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