Beyond the Classroom: From Para to Teacher

About this episode

Amber Lueth shares her unexpected journey from paraprofessional to special education teacher.

Let us know what's up Amber Lueth never planned to become a special education teacher. When she first stepped into a special education classroom as a paraprofessional, it was simply a practical decision to align her work schedule with her daughter's school hours. "At first, I was like, I can't do this," she confesses, describing her initial reaction to the challenging environment. But something unexpected happened – the students grew on her, and she discovered a sense of purpose absent from ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jared Curtis, Laura Curtis

Guest: Amber Lueth

Topics covered

• special education
• teaching
• paraprofessional
• career change
• student engagement

Keywords

• special education
• paraprofessional
• teacher
• career path
• education

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