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Michelle Myden

A second chance

Life can take us in unexpected directions, and each turn can bring us closer to who we are meant to become. For Michelle Myden, the road to her dream career wasn’t straight, but it was rich with experiences and valuable…

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Carol Mohanraj

A nurturer’s journey

From a young age, Carol Mohanraj knew she was meant to be a nurturer. She was inspired by the nurses and teachers in her family, witnessing the importance of caregiving. Motivated by the compassion she saw around her, Carol followed…

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Loving to learn, learning to live

Even though life had not always been kind to Sheila, she never failed to see the bright side. Sheila’s passion has always been working with children and she knew becoming an EA is where she would excel. She researched and…

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5 Reasons to Become an Education Assistant

Supporting students with exceptionalities as an Education Assistant (EA) is a fantastic career. I can confidently say that I love what I do and cannot imagine doing any other job. Let me share the top 5 reasons why I love…

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Meaningful Moments: The Rewards of Being an Education Assistant

For 26 years, I have been Education Assistant . And I love my job! I have had the opportunity to support many students during my career and witness success and growth. While there are challenges to being an Education Assistant,…

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I Became An Education Assistant in 10 Months

After completing Stenberg College’s Education Assistant (EA) program in December 2021, it was time to begin my job search. I knew my first-choice school district was where I live and my kids attend school, so I decided to apply here…

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Top 4 Skills Every Education Assistant Needs

There are many essential skills every Education Assistant (EA) needs. While it varies from one student to another, below are the top four skills my experiences have led me to believe as the most important.

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Life in School as a Student with Diverse Abilities

Communication is one of those tricky topics. Many people have an opinion about what should work and how it should work. Personally, having a speech impediment makes oral communication challenging. It’s why it’s important to know communication looks different for…

Alison playing Boccia with the support of her EA

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Finding Joy in the Little and Big Things

It’s a surprise to many how grateful I am, despite my disability and the challenges that accompany it. I will be the first to admit that having a disability is not easy.

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Dancing to the beat of your own drum: How Karrie turned adversity into inspiration

Becoming an Education Assistant has inspired Karrie to take her education even further and become a Support Teacher. She wants to give students the support they deserve. She wants to help every child dance to the beat of their own drum.

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Living with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

My name is Alison Kabush, and I will be sharing the story of my living with my diagnosis. Alison as a child. I was adopted at birth and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at four months old. It all began on…

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Six Facts I Learned in the Education Assistant Program

I’ve gained so much knowledge in the Education Assistant (EA) program over the past five months. I could go on and on about what I’ve learned, but in the interest of time, here are six key facts I’ve learned in…

Christine during Education Assistant practicum

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A second chance

A nurturer’s journey

Loving to learn, learning to live

5 Reasons to Become an Education Assistant

Meaningful Moments: The Rewards of Being an Education Assistant

I Became An Education Assistant in 10 Months

Top 4 Skills Every Education Assistant Needs

Life in School as a Student with Diverse Abilities

Finding Joy in the Little and Big Things

Dancing to the beat of your own drum: How Karrie turned adversity into inspiration

Living with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Six Facts I Learned in the Education Assistant Program

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