tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2709250388624091814.post4053399991796559316..comments2008-09-11T06:16:31.994-07:00Julie L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08563844578367167734noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2709250388624091814.post-29773743859946218632008-09-02T10:40:00.000-07:002008-09-02T10:40:00.000-07:00Thank you for your compliment and comment and also for the work you do. I do realize that the job of a special ed teacher isn't easy, even if one enjoys the job. <BR/><BR/>I'm impressed you've stuck with your job long enough to see a former student get a college degree. I know of a few former special ed teachers who have burned out and decided to go into regular education instead. <BR/><BR/>Yes, we are lucky to be in the Mt. Pleasant school system. We are generally pleased with the district, though dismayed a little with our special situation. However, I realize there could be worse things than being bounced around from school to school. <BR/><BR/>My son's new teacher used to teach in either the Bay City or Midland area before coming to Mt. Pleasant. I haven't had the opportunity to get to know her yet, but I'm hoping all goes well.<BR/><BR/>These are things I can visualize my son doing: Entering the Broadcasting/Cinema (BCA) program at CMU, taking photography or cooking classes at a community college, or working as a cashier at a grocery store. I guess it depends how motivated he is with his education in the present and future.<BR/><BR/>I hope you drop by with a comment again sometime. Take care--jml.Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563844578367167734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2709250388624091814.post-85261491671823854172008-09-01T20:12:00.000-07:002008-09-01T20:12:00.000-07:00Julie,<BR/>I understand how you feel. I want to tell you that as teachers, we are just as frustrated as you are. My wife and I are both special education teachers and we are both VERY committed to our students. Your Blog is outstanding - keep up the great work! I have a wide range of abilities in my MiCi classroom (middle school level). I challenge every single student and push them as far as they can go. I have one student who went to Delta College and earned a business degree. He is now a businessman in Bay City, Mi. (He owns group homes). I have another who put a roof on my best friend's house this summer. We never know where our students will end up (actually, they NEVER end up...they keep on trying hard to succeed). I am very pleased with the success of the programs in my district as I can point out former students who are now working at Home Depot, Staples, Glens, Kroger and many many more. I have to tell you, Mt. Pleasant Schools seems to have a lot going for them. Good luck this school year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com