Holly Pate

My Favorite Teaching Moment

I love the kids. Students with special needs are often underestimated. I love to help the students discover that they can do so much more than they or others thought they could. The smile on a young person’s face when he or she understands new information is awesome. All my students are worth the effort and hard work I put into each day of teaching.

I have many favorite moments, but one stands out in particular as an illustration of why I became a teacher. I had a student several years ago with many personal issues who was trying to get through high school and graduate. The student did graduate, but I was always concerned that the personal issues might hinder the student’s success as an adult. I recently saw this former student and was thrilled to know that the student was a successful spouse, parent, and contributor to society. The student said to me on this occasion, “Mrs. Pate, you always told me I could do it, and I did.” Every time I think of the adversity this student overcame, I know teaching is well worth the work.

Why I Love Teaching PLS Courses

I love that I have the opportunity to impact young people all over the state by impacting the teachers of Indiana. PLS has research-driven, practical, hands-on information that immediately affects the teachers who take these courses. I also love that PLS practices what it teaches.

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