As a special educator, I aspire to go above and beyond the traditional definition of "teacher" by working as a mentor, motivator, caregiver, and confidant to my students. It is highly important that my students are comfortable in the classroom environment to ensure they are able to work to the best of their potential. By providing each student with individual attention, I am able to get a better understanding of their personal learning styles and preferences. As an avid supporter of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, I firmly believe that children are just as unique in their learning styles as they are as individuals. All children fall on different levels of the learning spectrum and may require additional accommodations to help reach their highest level of ability. In my classroom, I see the importance of keeping all significant people in a student.