Jamie Quashnock-Holly discusses her career as a Teacher with Miles and Joseph Tidd. Being born with a limb difference, we talk about growing up and the struggles that she faced preparing for her career. Jamie is an example to those who come after her and might go through a similar struggle. Being Differently Abled for Jamie isn't for ignoring her disability, but adapting and accepting who she is. Jamie stands as an example of hope for many that dream of being a teacher with a similar disability.
Heba Al-Sharfa has become the Gaza Strip’s first teacher with Down syndrome, after a lifelong effort to achieve the dream.
Kenda Felker of Paris, Texas is a middle school teacher and competing for Ms. Wheelchair USA
Kathy Nimmer says that connecting with students "at the heart level" is far more important than being able to see when it comes to being a great teacher.
Leah Kaplan is an Intervention Specialist at Brentwood Elementary. In her first year teaching at an elementary school, she met Raegan in the beginning of the school year. The bond they share is a bit different than the average teacher-student dynamic. Raegan can't learn from other teachers as she can with Kaplan, as they both share a limb difference!