I have been an educator for thirteen years. Being an educator is more than a job, it's a role. I take pride in teaching, and being a role model. I began teaching at the age of 19, during my sophomore year in college. I worked as a teacher assistant for five years. I worked in a self contained class for emotionally disturbed children. I made the transition to teacher and taught 6-8th graders. During my teaching career, I worked with emotionally disturbed, intellectually disabled, and autistic ...