Hello! My name is Rae Miyasaki, and I am a short three months into my role as an Instructional Services Coordinator for Special Education at Rio Salado College. As a lifelong educator, I have also served Arizona’s students as a special education teacher, 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, and as a Math Coach. It is during my ten years working as a Math Coach where I worked alongside elementary teachers to effectively deliver math lessons that engaged, motivated, and inspired students to make sense of mathematical numbers, concepts, and problems that my love for teacher growth and proficiency was sparked. While I am new to the Community College scene, I am very excited to be an integral part of where Rio Salado's Educator Preparation Program is headed. Alongside two of our sister Community Colleges, Rio Salado is on track and preparing to offer a dual Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education beginning in Fall 2023.