About Me
My name is Nirmala Thuraisingam. This is my first year with Tempe Elementary at Scales Technology Academy. I have been a teacher since 1987. I began teaching in Malaysia as a teacher for English as a second language students in the elementary school. Within 3 years of teaching, I found myself pursuing my greatest passion; teaching students with disabilities. I enrolled in a masters program for special education but stumbled upon the best opportunity; to attend Northern Arizona University. I graduated with Bachelor of Science in elementary and special education in 2004. Then, while teaching students with autism in self-contained programs, I obtained my masters in Special Education. Today, I continue to embrace my passion for teaching students with disabilities and I believe that all students can have a quality school experience.