I was inspired to write about students with learning disabilities by April Evans, an
exceptional special education teacher. As a middle school English teacher, I first learned
to appreciate the many gifts of students with learning disabilities by working with April.
Everything I know about special education is a result of the time she spent collaborating
with me. Her passion and enthusiasm for teaching has raised the bar for all teachers and
challenges those who work with students with learning disabilities to find their strengths
and maximize their talents. She has been an encouragement to me through this process
and has helped me whenever I needed her