Some missed a concept here or there. Others disappeared through the cracks while no one was looking. Parents' jobs often stifle their ability to recognize that their child has significant difficulty processing information. If the school system is designed to help identify these challenges and intervene accordingly, teachers and administrators can prevent these students from falling irrevocably behind. Curriculum development may be key. If educators know how to reach each student, if classroom instruction is tailored to these diverse students, if we master the art of engagement and increasing complexity, providing these students with the education they deserve will be a possibility. Today's classroom is not the same as the classroom of the past. New ways of teaching are developed every day as a result of brain-based research. I intend to become a driving force of innovation, helping to direct learning in a positive way. I intend to be a voice for positive change in my career. Teaching is not just a job. Teaching is a vocation. Driven by more than just a career path or a paycheck, I am propelled forward by the light in the eyes of my students, who look to me for guidance, support, and ultimately,,