Becky Barnott • PL Dunbar, Special Education, 21st year of teaching  

"All children need to be given a chance to be successful."

"I believe all children deserve the opportunity to learn in an environment that is full of trust, talk, and high expectations."

Loretta Steele • Yates Elementary, Special Education Resource, 10th year of teaching.  

"All students can and will learn when provided with a continuum of services that promotes individual skills, talents, and educational needs that focuses on individual strengths, rather than weakness. Students must be provided with a variety of opportunities to accommodate their differences in learning styles and should be active participants in the learning process. Success is measured by each individual's ability to reach his/her learning potential."  

"My philosophy of education is that every child be successful and love learning." 

Linda Williams • Southern Elementary, grades 2-3, 8th year of teaching  

"My classroom is a community where all members are valued. As the teacher, it is my responsibility to create an environment where each student is able to reach his/her highest potential."