Each month we are spotlighting different staff members around the building to help build a sense of community at Howe. This month we highlight paraprofessional Nehme Jaafer! His work makes incremental change for students in room 113 and can be an inspiration for us all to take one step towards a brighter future.
Nehme Samer Jaafer
Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional (room 113)
Description of what you do for Dearborn Schools in 3 sentences or less:
I work endlessly daily to assist my students in striving to be as independent as possible through motivation, support, and education.
What Elementary School did you attend? (Name, City, State)
Kinloch Elementary School. Dearborn Heights, MI
How long have you been at Howe and how many years of professional work experience do you have?
Second year with the district, and 1 year long-term sub.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Lawyer
Name something you look forward to each day you walk into Howe?
Putting a positive impact on all students.
What was your first job?
Car Wash
Share with us a few of your favorite things…
Family, travel, food, and friends.
What is your favorite genre of books to read?
Non-Fiction
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
Speaking 3 languages, responding to high stress situations.
How would your co-workers describe you?
Supportive and a blessing
What is your greatest achievement?
Graduating college
What parts of our school Mission/Beliefs/Vision do you connect with?
No student left behind
How would you describe our school culture?
Awesome and supportive
What is your classroom like?
Life skills lessons, constant education
What’s the day-to-day of your role like?
Feeding students, preparing them for life
Do you have a success story, aha moment, or funny school memory you can share?
I was part of preventing a high school student from failing at Edsel Ford High School, now on track to graduate.
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