“I have a personality that’s kind of funny. It’s like, I could have everything, and I still wouldn’t be happy about it. I’m always wanting more. I think my worst fear is just being average. “When I was in elementary school, I was in what … Continue reading‘I think my worst fear is just being average’
“About two years ago, I decided to go get my bachelor’s degree in special education. I thought it was a good match for me and where my heart is for these kids. But I wouldn’t have done it if not for my youngest son. “When … Continue readingSon inspires her to pursue college degree
“I started working at Travis Elementary about six years ago as a substitute teacher. Then they asked if I wanted to do a full-time position. So I began doing that, and then they moved me into the special education department. I’ve been there for three … Continue readingShe has a heart for special education students
“I knew that I wanted to become a special education teacher. But life throws you curves sometimes. I graduated high school six months pregnant with my daughter, and I got married right away. Later on, I had a son. By the time he was starting … Continue readingLife’s curves can’t stop special education teacher
Jennifer Nerf directs a program that provides tools to help students with high-functioning pervasive developmental disorders, including autism, social communication disorder, anxiety disorder and other related challenges. Related: Teacher offers understanding, guidance to students Life’s curves can’t stop special education teacher
“I want my students to be advocates for themselves. One of my girls last year was having issues in class, and she came to my room mad. She said, ‘That’s it. We’re going into that class. We’re teaching them about autism.’ I said, ‘Let’s do … Continue readingTeacher offers understanding, guidance to students
“I have a psychiatric disorder. It started getting pretty bad after my grandpa passed on. I began going in and out of psych units. I’ve had some issues, but as long as I continue to take my medications I usually do OK. “I was shown … Continue readingHigh school graduation ‘biggest day of my life’
“I have this literacy foundation. Our goal is to develop and improve skills for young kids who are reading below their grade level. “It’s important to me because I graduated from high school as a special education student, but I didn’t know how to read. … Continue readingLiteracy foundation making a difference for kids
“I grew up in La Porte and he’s from Missouri. I worked for 14 years in the Baytown school district before we lived here. Now I work in Deer Park. I’m a licensed specialist in school psychology. I mostly work with special ed students. I … Continue readingPsychology specialist helps special ed students