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​Chelsea Freedman: #TeachKind
Teaching Philosophy:
While children can always be present in their classroom, my goal is to ensure they have a presence. This is only achieved through coteaching and collaboration. Often, students with identified disabilities or special needs are excluded from their classroom community and work away from their peers. I work to support my students to be independent, confident learners, who meaningfully contribute to their classroom community. ​I strive to move my students from a place of inclusivity to belonging, using empathy as a foundation for learning.

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"Think with your heart...it's where the music lives." -David Arnold, from Kids of Appetite
Bio:
Hello! My name is Chelsea Freedman. I'm currently a Special Education Teacher in Northbrook, IL. I was born and raised in Scottsdale, AZ, where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Speech & Hearing Science from Arizona State University. I continued my education to receive my Master’s Degree in Special Education.

Initially, I taught at a wonderfully inclusive school in South Phoenix, AZ, which left a lasting impression on me. The school embraced Expeditionary Learning, where students were constantly involved in service projects, such as caring for animals on school grounds as well as maintaining a nearby garden and orchard. It was amazing to experience the sense of community created at this school.

In 2011, I moved to Chicago. I continued teaching at LEEP Forward, a Developmental Pediatric Therapy Clinic and Therapeutic Preschool. My experience there allowed me to further develop skills working with children in Early Childhood. The school's primary focus was to support children with autism spectrum disorders and sensory needs, utilizing play and the DIR© Floortime Model.

I am currently an Intermediate Resource teacher (3rd-5th grade) at Meadowbrook Elementary School, located in Northbrook, IL.

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University in Speech & Hearing Science (Summa Cum Laude)
  • Master's Degree in Special Education (Magna Cum Laude)

License & Endorsements:
  • IL Professional Educator License- Endorsement: Learning & Behavioral Specialist I
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