... year old boy with autism, then there is Lori a seven year old who was beaten so severely she has brain damage. Then there was twelve year old Claudia who was gifted, however she was also pregnant. Finally there is twelve year old Tomaso, who is very violent, aggressive and is constantly acting out. Every student was different and required different teaching ... methods, guidance, and supervision. First there was Boothe Birney Franklin, also known as "Boo". Boo was a 7 year old boy with autism. Boo was unpredictable, from constantly twitching fidgeting with his hands, to stripping comple...

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• Grade Level: High School

... , without hesitation, lies down on the floor and gets as close to him as possible, until they're close enough to touch each other if they both reach out their hands. She holds Tomaso's hand tight as he weeps and confesses in a whisper that he wants to die. That's what Torey always does -- meets a child on whatever level he is on ... the children so much and telling them she loves them, and for putting her whole heart and soul into her job. Besides being an amazing teacher, Torey is a skilled and gifted writer. I have always loved to write and find that I express my thoughts and feelings ...

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• Grade Level: High School