When I first started teaching, there weren't many resources available for deaf teachers. I had to learn how to use sign language on my own, and I often felt like I was the only one who understood what it was like to be deaf in a hearing world.
But things have changed a lot in the past decade. There are now more deaf teachers than ever before, and there are a lot of resources available to help them succeed. I'm grateful for the progress that has been made, and I'm proud to be a part of it.
I've learned a lot about myself and about deaf education over the years. I've learned that I'm capable of anything I set my mind to, and I've learned that deaf children can achieve anything they want.
I've also learned that cochlear implants are a wonderful tool, but they're not a cure for deafness. They can help me hear, but they can't give me perfect hearing. I still have to rely on sign language and other forms of communication to get by.
But I'm not complaining. I'm grateful for the cochlear implant, and I'm grateful for the opportunities it has given me. I'm able to teach my students, and I'm able to communicate with my family and friends. I'm living a full and rewarding life, and I wouldn't change it for anything.
