Hear Their Stories

The field of special education, like all career paths, has its challenges. What keeps staff committed and showing up day after day? Stories and sage advice from Pennsylvania educators, family members, and conference presenters have been captured to highlight the impactful work of special educators. Take some time to listen to the messages they have to share.

What motivates special education personnel to continue in this field? 

Listen to these colleagues share how special educators impacted them. 

Megan 

Teacher

Jessica

Principal

Amiris

Educational Consultant

Special educators make a difference!

Listen to these colleagues share how special educators impacted them. 

Heidi

Parent

Mike

Senior Advisor - Special Olympics in PA

Imani

Grandparent

Everyone has a story regarding their career pathway.

Listen to these colleagues share their stories of what led them to the field of special education

Perri

Psychologist

Laurie

Associate Executive Director - Council for Exceptional Children

Jessica 

Teacher

Jonathan

Director of Federal Programs and Gifted Services

Danny

Reading Ambassador

Considering a career in special education?

Listen to these colleagues share advice and perspectives on what it takes to be successful. 

Laurie

Associate Executive Director - Council for Exceptional Children

Melissa

CEO - Mosaic Education Network

Jessica

Principal

Christopher

Director of Special Education

Jessica

Teacher

Felicia

Parent

Dawn

Educational Consultant