In 2007, I gave birth to a child with a hearing impairment that has forever changed the way I look at the education system and the way I support my son. Due to my son’s struggle to understand the concept of phonics, I began to pursue my education in Special Education to figure out how to help him best and navigate the IEP process. This led me to earn two master’s degrees (Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education. 2012; Education in Curriculum and Instruction, 2018), teaching certification, and a son that is flourishing in school. Since 2011, For three years, I was the middle school ESE Specialist after teaching students for several years. I am currently pursuing my Doctor of Education in Education Leadership from Saint Leo University.