A Student’s Journey

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A Student’s Journey

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I am so proud of many of my students, but one I want to highlight is a 3rd grade girl that I have worked with since she was in kindergarten. As a five-year-old, she began kindergarten, able to name only 3 letters and could not isolate and produce the beginning sound of a word. Throughout kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and now third grade this young lady has worked incredibly hard to learn to read. Along the way, she was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. After going through a long process of parent meetings, classroom teacher efforts, public school evaluation, and lots of intervention lessons, she qualified for special education services and now has access to the accommodations she needs. She has shown grit and a desire to always do her best. I am thrilled to report that she was able to read well enough this year to pass the state reading exam! What an accomplishment! More importantly, her positive attitude, resilience, and perseverance will serve her well as she continues to grow and mature as a learner.