Becoming a teacher is one of the most admirable career choices a person can make because of its invaluableness to human development. In their primary role, teachers are distributors of education, which is essential to becoming a knowledgeable and productive member of society. But teachers also inspire their students to work hard and pursue their dreams and goals, which is integral to a student’s success in school and in life. Teachers are also a trusted source of advice for students, especially when it comes to decision about pursuing higher education and exploring career opportunities.
But working in education is no easy task, which is why those who choose to pursue a career in this field must have a passion for what they do. Annette Lambeth, who has spent the last 19 years of her career serving in administrative positions such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Special Education, and Executive Director of Student support Services, says that she has always been the kind of person who applies herself whole-heartedly to every endeavor she chooses to undertake. This is initially why she chose to study Educational Administration and Leadership at Immaculata University. During school, Ms. Lambeth realized her passion and interest in education, specifically in how the education system can be altered to accommodate people with differences, such as learning disabilities.
It was this goal that drove her to organize a Special Education Summer Symposium that was designed to recruit, retain, and support new teachers in the field of Special Education. Special Education teachers deal with challenges that regular teachers are not faced with, such as knowing how to care for and educate children with ADHD, visual impairments, brain damage, developmental delay, and many others. For Ms. Lambeth, focusing on helping children with ADHD was one of the central focuses of her work.
Ms. Lambeth learned a lot about teaching ADHD students during her time working in special education. First, it is important to give clear, slow, and simple directions. Children with ADHD often get confused in regular classrooms where instructions are given quickly, which can be detrimental to their learning. It is also essential to make sure lessons are engaging and interactive, so that students don’t get frustrated and fidgety by not being able to move. But most importantly, teachers must let their students know they are loved. Above all, Ms. Lambeth strives to do what’s best for her students, despite the challenges involved.
But working in education is no easy task, which is why those who choose to pursue a career in this field must have a passion for what they do. Annette Lambeth, who has spent the last 19 years of her career serving in administrative positions such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Special Education, and Executive Director of Student support Services, says that she has always been the kind of person who applies herself whole-heartedly to every endeavor she chooses to undertake. This is initially why she chose to study Educational Administration and Leadership at Immaculata University. During school, Ms. Lambeth realized her passion and interest in education, specifically in how the education system can be altered to accommodate people with differences, such as learning disabilities.
It was this goal that drove her to organize a Special Education Summer Symposium that was designed to recruit, retain, and support new teachers in the field of Special Education. Special Education teachers deal with challenges that regular teachers are not faced with, such as knowing how to care for and educate children with ADHD, visual impairments, brain damage, developmental delay, and many others. For Ms. Lambeth, focusing on helping children with ADHD was one of the central focuses of her work.
Ms. Lambeth learned a lot about teaching ADHD students during her time working in special education. First, it is important to give clear, slow, and simple directions. Children with ADHD often get confused in regular classrooms where instructions are given quickly, which can be detrimental to their learning. It is also essential to make sure lessons are engaging and interactive, so that students don’t get frustrated and fidgety by not being able to move. But most importantly, teachers must let their students know they are loved. Above all, Ms. Lambeth strives to do what’s best for her students, despite the challenges involved.