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Today, he helps students build confidence, develop skills, and succeed in the classroom every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brent&#8217;s Inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brent says his path toward teacher certification started with the educators already around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was inspired to pursue teacher certification by my experience working with children in other capacities, as well as three of my siblings and two in laws who are teachers,\u201d Brent shared. \u201cTheir love for their jobs was encouraging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like many future teachers, Brent says financial concerns and self-doubt could have prevented him from moving forward. Receiving the scholarship helped change that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGetting the scholarship was so helpful in allowing me to move forward without having to worry about costs,\u201d he said. \u201cIt also gave me the confidence to attempt it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Securing His Dream Job<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the program and earning certification, Brent began working with middle school students in special education. 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The end result is so worth the effort.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked what advice he would give future teacher candidates, Brent emphasized consistency and support systems. \u201cThe program advice I have is to use the study guides and quizzes often,\u201d Brent said. \u201cThen there are lots of groups on social media that are going through the process and offer lots of encouragement and help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Board is proud to celebrate Brent and the work he is doing in special education. 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