Special Education Teacher Ms. Sidney Thompson walks around her classroom looking for students who need help. As students raise hands, she walks to the student asking about the assignment seeing how she can assist. Ms. Thompson sits down pointing to the problem and writing down equations to point the student in the right direction.

Ms. Thompson grew up in St. Louis.  She believes her mom encouraged her to become a teacher.

“My mom has been in education for a long time,” Ms. Thompson said. “Witnessing her heart for helping students inspired me to want to do the same.”

Ms. Thompson got her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education at Missouri State University. Sophomore Mason Meany thinks this class guides his learning.

 “There are  times when I struggle with classes,” Meany said. “Ms.Thompson helps me a lot. I think that this class would definitely benefit and help me graduate.”

Ms. Thompson plans to start her masters in Teaching English as a Second Language this summer. Senior Madison Crowell feels Ms.Thompson always tries her best to help students. 

“I think that Thompson is helpful,” Crowell said. “She’s already a really good teacher and she already helps her students out as much as she can, even when she’s busy she tries to help out everyone.”

Ms. Thompson tries to improve her students by keeping them on task and seeing them graduate. She feels excited for her new experience at Fort Osage. 

“I am thankful to have started my career at Fort,” Thompson Said. “My co-workers have been extremely helpful and make me laugh often. I really enjoy helping my students improve their grades and see their strengths as human beings.”

Ms. Thompson finishes working with the student and leaves the paper of the equations. She rolls up to the next student and begins the process of asking questions to see how she can help.