Fostering Connections and Developing Interpersonal Skills Through Digital Curriculum A Story of Teacher & Student Success
Learning without boundaries
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Making a Class Connection
Natalie O’Meara
No two classrooms are the same- an element that makes teaching
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Electives Teacher
class, there are changes in classroom makeup, students’ interests,
Orange County Virtual Schools (OCVS), FL
fun and exciting but also challenging. Year to year and class to abilities, and needs. Educators take on the large task to adapt to these changes and find new ways to support their students and help them thrive. It takes special teachers to accept this challenge, connect with their different students, and differentiate instruction to support the differing needs of their students. One of those special teachers who has accepted the challenge and is making a difference in the lives of her students is Natalie O’Meara. Natalie O’Meara is a Career and Technical Education (CTE) and electives teacher with Orange County Virtual Schools (OCVS) in Orange County, Florida. Natalie has been in the field of education for 20 years, most of which have been spent in the traditional classroom; however, two years ago, she made the switch from a brick-and-mortar classroom to a virtual classroom. After spending 18 years in a traditional teaching space, the online setting took a little getting used to as many teachers can attest to.