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I got into teaching to make a difference. It’s that simple; however, I left the profession after two years, because I felt I could no longer be effective. Early on, I realized the field of education was not ready for someone like me. I was different, and being “different” was not something educators, school leaders, or community members embraced. That realization was hard for me. Why? I devoted my life to education.
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Sinick, B. (2015). Becoming Mrs. Baker. In: Boske, C., Osanloo, A. (eds) Students, Teachers, and Leaders Addressing Bullying in Schools. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-148-9_16
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