Hello...My name is Mandi Chapman, and I love to teach children that learn differently than others. Our classroom is a unique blend of first, second and some third and fifth graders. Every friend that comes to our classroom is empowered with the knowledge that he/she can learn no matter what obstacles they face. It is our goal to make them fine citizens that can contribute to society when they graduate from high school.

Whether a child is in a wheelchair or can run 4 miles an hour, each child should be celebrated for what they can contribute. One of the kids contributes a smile that lights up the room and another contributes an energy that knows boundless limits. Each one has a spark of life that adds character to their personalities. One thing for certain...each child in our room lives life to the fullest! I try to learn from that daily.

For some students, success is not measured on how many 100's they receive, but the quality of life they live daily. For some children born with unique characteristics that don't quite fit the norm, success may mean saying 10 words in a day. To another, it might be counting beans and putting them into a jar. Still to another, success might be giving mom or dad a high five throughout the day. Success is not measured by grades alone, success is measured by the best quality of life one is able to have.