I have been a Special Education Teacher for over 10 years working in child care centers, organizations, public school systems, and homeschooling.
But what saved me teaching besides prayer is reading over teaching quotes that really know the true value of what it means to be a teacher.
Teaching is a calling and it isn’t for the faint of the heart, and educators in the field shouldn’t enter if it isn’t truly in their hearts to teach children with disabilities.
So if you’re a special education teacher or just a educator in general check out these teaching quotes below.
Here are 40 Inspirational Teaching Quotes for Special Education Teachers
- “Every student can learn, just not on the same day or in the same way.” – George Evans
- “Teaching is a work of heart, especially in special education.” – Unknown
- “Special education is not a place; it’s a mindset.” – Unknown
- “Teaching is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire.” – William Butler Yeats
- “The best teachers teach from the heart, not from the book.” – Unknown
- “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” – Unknown
- “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
- “Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them.” – Rita Pierson
- “A child with special needs will inspire you to be a special kind of person.” – Unknown
- “The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.” – Mark Van Doren
- “It takes a big heart to shape little minds.” – Unknown
- “A teacher affects eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops.” – Henry Adams
- “Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” – Aristotle
- “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “The power of one individual to profoundly impact another is the essence of teaching.” – Dr. James Comer
- “Every student is gifted; some just need more time to unwrap their gifts.” – Unknown
- “Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.” – Kid President
- “Teaching is not just a profession; it’s a passion that transforms lives.” – Unknown
- “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss
- “Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.” – Unknown
- “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai
- “Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden.” – Unknown
- “The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.'” – Maria Montessori
- “It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts.” – Mother Teresa
- “Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.” – Robert John Meehan
- “When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.” – Dalai Lama
- “Every child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.” – Robert John Meehan
- “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
- “Special education is not just a job; it’s a mission to create a brighter future.” – Unknown
- “The real magic in teaching is the ability to inspire a love for learning.” – Unknown
- “In a world where you can be anything, be yourself.” – Unknown
- “Don’t just teach lessons; teach life.” – Unknown
- “The true purpose of education is to make minds, not careers.” – William Deresiewicz
- “You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss
- “It’s not about disability; it’s about discovering ability.” – Unknown
- “The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don’t tell you what to see.” – Alexandra K. Trenfor
- “Teachers are the sculptors of human minds.” – Unknown
- “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” – Ignacio Estrada
- “Every child is a story yet to be told.” – Unknown
- “Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.” – Colleen Wilcox
May these teaching quotes inspire and uplift you as you continue your noble journey in special education. Your dedication and care make a significant difference in the lives of your students. Keep making the world a better place, one child at a time!
