'Introducing Myself: From Classroom Teacher to Full-Stack Developer'

Introducing Myself: From Classroom Teacher to Full-Stack Developer Hi! My name is Ellie, and I'm a full-stack software developer.\ This is my first blog, and I'll admit, I'm feeling a little self-conscious about it. There are so many blogs out there–why add to the noise? Well, this blog isn't just for you; it's for me. It's a space for me to reflect, learn and grow as a developer. If you stick around, you may just find something valuable here too. My Journey So Far My journey into software development started in an unlikely place: a special education classroom.\ Back in 2014, I learned just enough code to mock up some screens for my dissertation on assistive technology. At the time, I never imagined I could become a developer. I had all these preconceived notions about working tech that I used to gate-keep the field from myself. In 2016, I landed my first job in special education. I loved the role, but I couldn't shake the feeling that students and teachers deserved better tools. In my