Benjamin Bussell

• Bachelor of Science in Religion
• State of Florida Professional Teacher Certification in Math 5-9, ESE K-12, Elementary K-6, 5-9 Middle Grade English 5-9, Social Science 5-9
• Reading Endorsed
• Discovered love for teaching through substituting for Polk County School Board from 2014-2015
• Full time teacher since 2016
• ESE inclusion teacher with Polk County School Board from 2018-2024 (6 years)
• 6 years experience writing Individual Education Plans and making recommendations regarding services, goals, and accommodations 
• Currently certified in CPI (Crisis Intervention)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid trained
• Currently in Montessori training
• Montessori Parent 

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ~Soren Kierkegaard