Kelly J. Taylor Tiller

Special Education
Teaching Philosophy

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My Teaching Philosophy

I think, of course, that each child has some type of special need. Some needs, however, are more difficult to address in conventional methods than others. If possible, I think that special needs students should be given an educational environment that:

• Does not intimidate or frighten them in any way that will impair their learning abilities after an initial introduction period.
  
  
• Has frequent contact with "typical" students or other students with special needs, whether through play, shared learning methods, tutoring, etc.
  
  
• Fosters and celebrates their gifts and talents.
  
  
• Is in constant contact with the parents/guardians of special needs students.
  
  
• Addresses and accommodates itself to the learning needs of each student as much as possible.