Heart and Science: Teaching Special Education

Successful special education teachers require heart and passion to provide services for students with disabilities. Effective special education teachers, however, also must know the science of evidence-based practices to meet the needs of and advocate for their students and families. Heart and Science: Teaching Special Education combines these narratives to demonstrate how the heart and science of teaching special education unite. Through poetry, personal stories, and expert instruction, the many roles of a special education teacher are uniquely presented and celebrated. This book inspires and educates!

Andrew M. Markelz PhD is an associate professor in the department of special education and assistant department chair at Ball State University.