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My journey in becoming a teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing began at the University of Southern Mississippi. There I had the privilege of learning from Dr. Buisson. He inspired greatness in his students by setting great expectations and then helping you achieve them. He created an environment that supported using American Sign Language in every activity. One such activity was the sign choir, Show of Hands. We traveled throughout southern Mississippi and shared ASL with hearing audiences through music. I also used the skills and lessons from Dr. B’s classes during my practicum hours. I was able to teach and communicate with students using American Sign Language. Dr. B encouraged students to think outside the box when teaching. A few of the "out of the box" ideas included interactive bulletin boards, and hands on activites that involved multiple senses to create a lasting knowledge. I even had kids feed a trashcan to learn addition. During my six years of teaching, I have put Dr. B’s lessons into practice numerous times. He is the inspiration and example behind my passion for the deaf and hard of hearing.