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Hello

I am a mother of two, one with special needs. I go to college full time and work full time.

I'm Andrea and find immense fulfillment as an Early Childhood Special Education

paraprofessional at Katy ISD. I am passionate about promoting rights and advocacy on behalf of

those children who might not even have the independence to say something themselves. It's a

demanding yet highly gratifying task since equipping these young minds with the tools they need

to navigate their way toward kindergarten and beyond is truly amazing. Although the job is

sometimes draining, the result rewards your hard work.

In my daily interaction, I encounter children with special needs and am further reminded

of the broad range of their abilities and challenges. However, there needs to be more awareness

among the public regarding various demands for these youngsters and available programs to

improve their situation. For me, it is an honor to be associated with the cause of filling this gap

and contributing towards a society that becomes less prejudiced. In my practice, I aim to shine

the light on the true might of every child, promoting a space for their unfolding.

Currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Human Sciences at Texas Tech and concurrently

attending HCC, I have selected this area for its significant contribution to my enduring desire and

determination in the lives of special needs children. Although an online education program

relevant to my chosen concentration in education did not exist, this journey has provided me with

a broader human sciences landscape that elevates one's understanding of more complex issues

around how people develop and behave. This multi-professional direction will help me

contribute to the well-being of the children I work with.

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In the future, my education path will continue after a bachelor's degree. After graduation,

I will earn my teaching certificate and pursue a master's degree to become a diagnostician. This

development demonstrates my commitment to continuous self-improvement for the benefit of

meeting various needs that children in Care have.

I look forward to meeting the challenges and opportunities that loom ahead, knowing

each developmental step in education sets me up for work as a better advocate for children

whose families rely on professionals dedicated to their needs. Thus, in pursuing my education to

become a diagnostician, this inner drive pushes me onwards, driven by the firm belief that every

child, no matter their condition, deserves an advocate who understands and supports them toward

a brighter future.