Amanda Tyler
Dawes Middle School
Special Education Teacher
Nominated By: Principal Elizabeth Miller
Amanda plans engaging and rigorous lessons for each student, every day. When you walked into Amanda's classroom you witness focused students, engaged in rigorous thinking at their individual learning level. Amanda leads our Life Skills program, modeling high expectations for learning and future success of each student. Student's in Amanda's classroom demonstrate pride and excitement over their learning progress. Positive relationships are evident as students and Amanda joke with each other and share examples of personal interest. Amanda's purposeful planning is the foundation of student growth and motivation to continue to engage in difficult learning tasks.