TWICE EXCEPTIONAL (2E)

MY INSPIRATION

My name is Sam Unrue, and I have two siblings who fall under the category of Twice Exceptional. I have witnessed the impact, both negative and positive, teachers have on students who do not fit the “one size fits all” ideology. Far too often, my siblings were left to resolve their issues unassisted simply because the teacher was not educated on the indicators of Twice Exceptional. For this reason, I aspire to become a classroom teacher. I want to help identify the children who need help in academics and have not received the proper support. I have witnessed first hand what children who are gifted yet have learning disabilities go through in school, and I have also seen how various teachers handle these students. Some educators are very accommodating; however, there are still far too many teachers who are unable to identify and assist these students. Hopefully as an educator, I will raise awareness for Twice Exceptional students while making a difference in the lives of all types of students. Feel free to CONTACT ME with any comments or suggestions by using the comment form below.