Our next story in the “20 Years, 20 Stories” series comes from Angel Roberts, a special education teacher and co-teacher for Algebra I and IPC. A 2025 Teachers of Tomorrow graduate, Angel brings both personal experience and innovative methods to her classroom.
Meet Angel Roberts
Teaches: Special Education, Basic Algebra I, Co-Teach IPC & Algebra I
State: Texas
Program Completed: 2025
Teaching with Purpose
Angel’s own experience with dyslexia inspired her to become a teacher.
“I know the struggle students with learning disabilities go through. I wanted to help them learn in different ways to build confidence and success.”
She found that Teachers of Tomorrow gave her the flexibility to pursue certification while working:
“I was an instructional assistant and didn’t want to quit my job for student teaching. ToT gave me the path to get certified on my own time.”
Learning by Moving
Angel’s creative methods help students understand difficult concepts:
“To teach negative and positive numbers, I had students move: right for positive, left for negative. It helped them visualize graphing through movement.”
Her focus today is on helping students show growth—not just pass tests.
Why She Teaches
Angel is inspired every time her students have breakthroughs.
“I love seeing the light go on when they understand something—and the confidence that follows.”
Her advice to future teachers?
“Be patient, flexible, and open-minded. Every child learns differently. Sometimes failing and fixing is better than a perfect plan. Always be willing to learn.”
Thank You, Angel
Thank you, Angel, for leading with empathy, resilience, and creativity. You prove that when teachers understand their students deeply, great things can happen.
Inspired by Angel’s story? Start your own journey to the classroom with Teachers of Tomorrow.
