My first semester, my freshman year, I was placed at Coleman Elementary School to work with the school's counselor. Although this isn't the typical placement, I still appreciated what I learned and what I was able to take from this opportunity. During my time here, I was able to work and meet many kids of all different ages. I observed many different teaching styles varying from a large range of age groups. This placement has opened my eyes to the many different pathways that can be taken in teaching education. This semester, I was able to recognize my interest in special education and my appreciation for teaching small groups. I deeply appreciate the time I spent at Coleman and strive to bring what I learned into my future profession!

During my second semester at Dominican, I got the opportunity to do my fieldwork observation at All Children's Academics. This school provides education for neurodiverse students with various educational needs. This school deepened my interest in working in special education and was a very insightful experience for my future career goals. I worked in the school's second to third-grade class with a small population of  10 students. This placement was a very helpful tool and expanded my knowledge of working with neurodiverse students. I am now very passionate about continuing my education to become a special education teacher at a school similar to All Children's Academics.