“I loved my middle school years,” said no one I know, ever. Being a teenager is hard, there is no doubt about that. But let’s be real here: the preteen years are even harder. Puberty takes over your body physically and hormonally and, if you’re like me, you have to transition from a traditional elementary
Claudia Rose Addeo is currently a 23-year-old substitute teacher who, as of last May, received her Master’s Degree in Literacy Education from St. John’s University. Claudia also has a Bachelor’s degree in childhood education and is currently an educational consultant. This entails Claudia to speak and advocate for children with special needs at a variety of SEPTA meetings, fundraisers, and even through private appointments. Claudia’s intention is to give parents of special needs students, as well as the students themselves, hope and inspiration in sharing her journey of having been diagnosed at two and a half years old with PDD, to having graduated at 22 years old with a Master’s Degree having a 4.0 GPA. In addition to this, Claudia is a literacy specialist, and freelance writer.
Instagram: @claudia.addeo
Email: claudiaaddeo920@gmail.com
To the many parents who have children with special needs, I share with you my journey… First, I have some emotional but very serious questions. Do you ever think to yourself, “What is in store for my child’s future?” When parents talk about college for their kids, though it may be early, do you think,
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