Looking back at being a buddy reader for an entire school year, I truly enjoyed it and am happy that I decided to be a buddy reader. The students I’ve read to all had different personalities and quirks. Some were quiet and attentive to the story, some would make comments as I read, and others wouldn’t pay attention. It taught me that despite the fact that all the students have a disability, they’re all still different and their disability affects them in different ways. It’s never right to make generalizations about people because everyone is an individual with their own uniqueness. From buddy reading, I gained a lot of personal development. It helped me with my public speaking and interpersonal skills as well as I learned how to connect with
