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Hi, my name is Vanessa Lawson. I am a Collaborative Teacher. I have been teaching in Huntsville City School since February 2019. I grew up in Mobile, Alabama, in January 2019 the love of my family drew me to Huntsville. I enjoy walking, cooking, looking at model homes, traveling, and spending time with my family.

I will create an environment that fosters the importance of learning and a strong work ethic. I believe that children are a gift and possess diverse talents and capabilities. I consider it a privilege to help facilitate their learning and academic growth. I believe each student learns in their own way and style. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where each student can have the opportunity to experience success and progress. It is my goal to help encourage my students to look beyond the four walls of our classroom and view the world around them as a place of learning and discovery. By doing this, I hope to instill in them a desire to become lifelong learners.

BA- Management Human Resources Faulkner University

MA- Special Education 6-12 Alabama State University

ALSDE Class A, Collaborative Special Education Teacher 6-12

7th, 8th

Special Education

I began my teaching career in the 80's, starting with Vanessa's Home Childcare. I began teaching in the 2000's at Augusta Evans Special School, in Mobile, Alabama, in 2014 at Notasulga High School in Macon County and in 2019 I started my journey with Ronald E McNair Junior High, Huntsville City Schools, teaching both 7th and 8th grade Basic Skills.