Lydia Brandenburg

Education is a fundamental right and necessity for all students, regardless of their abilities. As an ESE teacher, it is most important to me that students feel safe, ready to learn, and learn in an environment that is sensitive to their needs while fostering their growth. As I enter the teaching profession following my preparation program, I am entering with an open-mind and willingness to learn and improve as I gain experience as a new teacher. I am ready to share my strengths and ideas in a new classroom and work alongside a team that I can receive coaching and support from.

• Temporary Teaching Certificate (ESE, K-12) 05/2026 - Florida Department of Education
• Exceptional Student Education (K-12), Expected 05/2027 - Florida Department of Education
• Reading Endorsement, Expected 05/2027 - Florida State University
• ESOL Endorsement, Expected 05/2027 - Florida State University
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement, Expected 05/2027 - Florida State University
• CPI Blue Card Certified 04/2026 - 04/2027 Crisis Prevention Institute

• Tau Sigma Transfer Student Honor Society, Florida State University 01/2026 - Present President Tallahassee, FL Plan and lead meetings, attend leadership conferences, represent the honor society to the university.
• Lively Technical College 08/2025 - 05/2026 Peer Mentor Tallahassee, FL Supporting adult peers with intellectual disabilities in developing their social and vocational skills.
• Florida Literacy Conference 01/2026 - 01/2026 Presenter Orlando, FL Presented a literacy review on Dialogic Reading in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.