Maria Angala, NBCT

Welcome to Maria Angala’s Inclusive Digital Classroom Empowering Neurodivergent & Multilingual Learners through Research-Based Digital Literacy I’m Maria Angala, NBCT. I am a Special Education and ESL teacher with over 22 years of classroom experience. Currently, I specialize in adapting complex curricula for students with significant cognitive disabilities. I believe that students don’t fail standards—instruction fails students when it isn’t accessible. My mission is to provide you with the exact tools I use in my own classroom: rigorous, tech-infused, and evidence-based resources that honor the dignity of every learner. When I’m not lead teaching or designing curriculum, I’m a proud wife and mom. I find my "flow" through smooth and rhythm dancing, exploring the depths while scuba and free diving, or strategizing on the tabletop—I’m a dedicated Warhammer 40K Adepta Sororitas player!

How I Got Started on Writing & Blogging

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In “How I Got Started on Writing & Blogging,” Maria Angala, NBCT, chronicles her personal journey from a struggling new teacher to a reflective writer and blogger, weaving together her professional growth, emotional resilience, and evolving relationship with technology. At the heart of the post is an honest and heartfelt narrative about how she navigated the challenges of teaching in a new environment, rediscovered her love of writing, and ultimately found a way to share her experiences with a larger community online.