Mrs. Chaneqa Wooten's Influence On Education

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Mrs. Chaneqa Wooten’s personal experiences are the greatest contributing factors to her becoming a teacher. These experiences shaped her views and continue to influence her teaching style. Being the mother of two young men has helped her to fully appreciate the importance of education; she is also the wife to the best man that GOD created in his own image just for her.

Mrs. Wooten educational philosophy centers on the belief that all students can learn and have the right to a high quality education that is unique, purposeful, and specific to their needs and learning styles. As a product of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Mrs. Wooten’s own life is a constant reminder that students come from different circumstances and experiences. As

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