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Tonny Jensen
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 7/09/71
- Place of Birth: Wagga (NSW)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 195
- Weight (KG): 90
- Junior Assoc: NSW - Queanbeyan
- College: None
- NBL DEBUT: 13/09/91
- AGE AT DEBUT: 20
- LAST NBL GAME: 25/03/01
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 29
- NBL History: Sydney 1991 | Townsville 1993 | Newcastle 1994-95, 1997-99 | North Melbourne 1996 | Canberra 2001
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Tonny Jensen was born in Wagga (NSW) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Queanbeyan basketball program.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Tonny Jensen made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 20 years of age. He scored three points in his first game.
Townsville entered the NBL in 1993 as the league’s newest expansion franchise, debuting under the name “Townsville Suns” with local coach Mark Bragg at the helm and veteran Graham Kubank named captain. The team began the season with a roster featuring locals David Blades, Lucas Agrums, Jason Cameron, Tonny Jensen, and Kubank—most of whom had previously played for Townsville’s state league team—and paired them with imports Ricky Jones and Rimas Kurtinaitis.
Townsville’s first import signing, Rimas Kurtinaitis, a 33-year-old Lithuanian Olympian, made NBL history as the first European-born player to feature as an import.
Townsville’s maiden NBL game (17 April) was a loss to Newcastle (110–106) where Jones’ 47-point debut grabbed headlines, the rookie Jensen also quietly impressed in 14 high-energy minutes—scoring 14 points, dishing five assists and swiping a steal.
The Suns struggled out of the gate, dropping their first four games before recording their first-ever NBL victory—a 98–89 home win over Newcastle on May 14. With a sell-out crowd behind them, Townsville prevailed behind a combined 50+ points from Kurtinaitis and Jones. That result snapped a four-game losing skid and validated the team’s arrival in the NBL.
Jensen’s breakout arrived on 4 June against Geelong. Logging 44 minutes, he produced a triple-double of 22 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals, sparking a late comeback that fell just short (118–112). Six weeks later (14 August vs Canberra) he torched the Cannons for 21 points (7-for-10 FG) and 3 steals in another strong performance.
The Suns’ signature win was a 105–103 upset in Adelaide on 25 June, fuelled by Kurtinaitis’ 41 points and Jones’ 26-point, 12-rebound double.
In August, star forward Kurtinaitis (24.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals) left the team to sign with Real Madrid. As a result, Jensen’s role grew, his minutes climbing from 24 per game in May to 29 per game in the closing month.
Their fourth—and final—victory came on 13 August at Geelong (125–124) after Kurtinaitis’ departure, snapping a long losing streak in front of a raucous “Furnace” crowd. Townsville closed the campaign 4–22, collecting the wooden spoon but also a record string of home sell-outs.
Ricky Jones (28.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.2 blocks) led the NBL in blocks and won the club’s MVP award. Other key contributors during the Suns’ first season were David Blades (11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists), Brian Andrews (10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists), and captain Graham Kubank (6.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists).
Jensen (9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists) was able to showcase his versatility in his rookie season, scoring in double figures 13 times, handing out 5+ assists on seven occasions, and finishing third among NBL rookies in steals.
NEWCASTLE FALCONS
1994
Newcastle overhauled its list in 1994, parting with leading scorer Everette Stephens and installing former league MVP Derek Rucker at the point, while Paul Simpson and Tonny Jensen (both via Townsville) were added to deepen the rotation.
Rucker opened with 18 assists in the season opener and exploded for 40 points in Game 2, but after an 0–3 slide coach Tom Wisman pushed him to lift the group, and the response came in Round 4 at Geelong when he dished 24 assists alongside a major scoring outburst to secure the first win of the year.
Newcastle finished the regular season 13–13, placed ninth, and missed the playoffs on the tiebreaker to the Illawarra Hawks despite identical records, underlining how costly the 0–3 hole proved by season’s end.
Derek Rucker (25.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 10.6 assists, and 2.9 steals) authored an elite all-around campaign, led the league in assists, earned All-NBL Third Team honours, and powered a midseason climb that steadied the Falcons after the early setbacks.
Terry Dozier (20.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists), Michael Johnson (14.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists), and Tonny Jensen (13.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists) rounded out the chief contributors, giving Wisman multiple scoring options around Rucker’s orchestration.
1995
The 1995 season saw Jensen average 20.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists and play a key role in helping the Falcons to a eighth place finish in the regular season with a 17-9 record.
NORTH MELBOURNE GIANTS
1996
After falling one win short of back-to-back championships, North Melbourne returned most of its roster for Brett Brown’s fourth season. Darryl McDonald, Pat Reidy, Paul Rees, Paul Maley, Rod Johnson, Larry Sengstock, Matthew Shanahan and John Stelzer all remained in place, while Mark Leader and Darryl Pearce retired and Chris Jent (to New York Knicks) exited after his one-season stint with the Giants. Australian Boomers guard Tonny Jensen (via Newcastle) joined the roster, while Maley returned from the back injury that had ruled him out for the entire 1995 season.
North Melbourne opened the season in Sydney on April 12, where Jensen (25 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists) made five three-pointers in his Giants debut, but the Kings defeated North Melbourne 102-97 despite Maley (20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals), McDonald (16 points, 4 rebounds, 12 assists, and 2 steals) and Reidy (16 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists) keeping the Giants close.
Jensen (14.6 points) gave North Melbourne another perimeter scorer and four days later produced his best scoring game of the season, finishing with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 block as the Giants defeated Melbourne 105-85 at Melbourne Park. McDonald (20 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block) recorded a triple-double, while Reidy (27 points and 10 rebounds) and Rees (17 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks) helped the Giants claim their first win of the season.
Jensen (19 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists) continued his strong start against Canberra on April 20 as North Melbourne defeated the Cannons, with McDonald (19 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 steals) and Reidy (20 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists) leading the Giants.
Jensen (22 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists) added another major scoring game against Sydney on April 25 as North Melbourne faced the Kings for the second time in the opening month, while Reidy (17 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists), McDonald (14 points, 9 assists, and 5 steals) and Maley (27 points) gave Brown more production around him.
Jensen (24 points, 3 assists, and 1 steal) helped North Melbourne defeat Brisbane 102-95 on May 3, with McDonald (25 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 steals, and 2 blocks) and Reidy (22 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists) driving one of the Giants’ best early-season wins.
Jensen (23 points) made six three-pointers against Wollongong on August 16, but North Melbourne fell to the Hawks despite Reidy (23 points and 6 rebounds), McDonald (20 points, 5 rebounds, and 13 assists) and Maley (14 points) helping keep the Giants close.
Jensen (20 points) produced his final 20-point game of the regular season against Newcastle on September 13, but the Falcons defeated North Melbourne 118-107 despite McDonald (25 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists, and 5 steals), Maley (19 points and 11 rebounds) and Reidy (17 points) leading the Giants.
Reidy (20.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.5 steals) led North Melbourne in scoring, while McDonald (17.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3.9 steals) again led the NBL in assists, earned All-NBL First Team honours, won the Good Hands Award and was named NBL All-Star Game MVP. Maley (17.3 points, 7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals) returned strongly after missing the previous season, Rees (14 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks) remained the main interior presence, while Johnson (9.1 points and 1.3 steals), Shanahan (5 points), Sengstock (4.9 points and 4.8 rebounds) and Stelzer (2.1 points) completed Brown’s rotation as North Melbourne finished seventh with a 15-11 record in a tight ladder where only two games separated third place and eighth. Jensen also represented Australia at the Atlanta Olympics, where the Boomers finished fourth.
The quarterfinals opened at the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Centre, where South East Melbourne defeated North Melbourne 96-82 behind Andrew Parkinson (19 points). Jensen (7 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals) played 37:50 minutes, while Rees (28 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks), Reidy (19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals) and McDonald (11 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 block) led the Giants as the Magic took control of the series.
Game two moved to Melbourne Park, where Tony Ronaldson (25 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals) and Mike Kelly (17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists) led South East Melbourne to an 87-77 win and completed the sweep. Reidy (17 points and 14 rebounds) led North Melbourne, while Jensen (18 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals) played 39:45 minutes in the 87-77 loss.
NEWCASTLE FALCONS
1997
During the 1997 season, Jensen averaged 22.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists and was a part of the Falcons squad which finished in tenth place (12-18).
1998
After losing up and coming talent Scott McGregor (to Sydney) and Ben Pepper (to North Melbourne), coach Shawn Dennis made several changes to the roster, including moving on from aging imports Dave Simmons and Butch Hays. Dennis chose to replace Hays with Terry Johnson (via Illawarra), who, after delivering a number of productive seasons as a shooting guard, believed he could also make a import at the point guard spot. After the Hawks told him that he wasn’t a ‘point guards bootlace’ he headed to Newcastle, who were willing to give him a season running the point.
Newcastle added Tonny Jensen (via Townsville) and Marc Brandon (via Illawarra) to replace their local talent and then rounded out the roster by adding former Sydney Kings fan favourite Isaac Burton and highly credentialled NBA big man Todd Mundt as imports.
Newcastle lost their opening game to South East Melbourne (73–93) and went on to suffer defeats to Illawarra (92-96), Sydney (90–105) and Brisbane (90-92) before they chalked up their first win against Townsville (110–96).
While the loses continued to rack up, the unearthed a future star with Newcastle local Ben Melmeth lifting his production from 12.3 points and 8.0 rebounds to 21.6 points and 12.4 rebounds. As a result, Melmeth was selected to the All-NBL First Team and named Most Improved Player at the end of the season.
Johnson (10.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists) fared well in his new role, his play gaining him a spot at this years Boomers selection camp and Burton (19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.2 steals), Todd Mundt (13.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists) and returning star Tonny Jensen (18.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.3 steals) delivered quality numbers as well. The lack of production came from the team’s bench, who combined to deliver 12 points per game in total, with new recruit Brandon (3.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists) the highest scoring player off the bench. As a result, the Falcons struggled to stay in front during any game during times they rested their starting lineup and finished the season in tenth place (9-21).
1998/99
Entering the 1998/99 season, the Falcons were in dire financial trouble, but on the brink of the season starting, they secured funds from a group of investors from Albury. As a result, the Falcons were able to retain local talent Ben Melmeth, Terry Johnson and import Todd Mundt but were forced to build the rest of the team on a shoestring budget. Somewhat luckily, Newcastle benefitted from the merger of South East Melbourne and North Melbourne, which saw Pat Reidy and import Butch Hays both former Giants players, without a team. With few NBL team’s having any space on their rosters at this stage, the Falcons were able to sign both at budget prices. Dean Brogan (via Adelaide), Rod Johnson (via Canberra) and legendary shot blocker Willie Simmons was lured out of retirement to play another season.
While obvious favourites to finish on the bottom of the ladder, the Falcons surprised everyone by winning five of their first six games.
Shortly after, reports of players not being paid their salaries surfaced, and the focus, motivation and production among the players began to wane. Mundt exited the team as a result of not getting paid on time and was replaced with Simmons (14.4 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals) who after a season playing with Sydney was sitting at home after being unable to find another new deal.
The remainder of the season then saw Newcastle record three wins from their next nineteen games before finally beating Perth (113–111) in their final game of the year.
Pat Reidy (17.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals) led the team in scoring, Ben Melmeth (17.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals) led the team in rebounds while Terry Johnson (14.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 2.1 steals) delivered his best season at the point guard position and his brother Rod Johnson (11.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists) rounded out the team’s leading scorers. As a result of injuries Jensen saw his production take a major drop, falling from 18 points per game to 6.7 points.
After narrowly surviving the season before, this would prove to be the death knell for Newcastle, with the league stepping in to address their financial situation and its result being the removal of their NBL licence and the Falcons being forced out of the league.
CANBERRA CANNONS
2000/01
In 2000/01, Jensen returned for one final season. Although he wasn’t physically able to deliver the numbers he had previously, he added 8.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game as the Cannons finished with a dismal record of 3 wins and 25 losses.
Tonny Jensen played nine seasons across five NBL teams. This included the Sydney Kings, Townsville Suns, North Melbourne Giants, Newcastle Falcons and Canberra Cannons. He averaged 14.8 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists in 209 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | 29 | Canberra | 3-25 (11) | 26 | 458.0 | 229 | 37 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 48 | 49 | 75 | 191 | 39% | 33 | 88 | 38% | 46 | 59 | 78% | 52% | 48% | 23 |
| 1998-99 | 27 | Newcastle | 9-17 (9) | 20 | 300.0 | 133 | 25 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 25 | 39 | 105 | 37% | 20 | 54 | 37% | 35 | 41 | 85% | 53% | 47% | 18 |
| 1998 | 26 | Newcastle | 9-21 (10) | 30 | 1,162.0 | 543 | 95 | 125 | 32 | 63 | 38 | 7 | 118 | 104 | 193 | 441 | 44% | 63 | 179 | 35% | 94 | 128 | 73% | 54% | 51% | 32 |
| 1997 | 26 | Newcastle | 12-18 (10) | 30 | 1,174.0 | 663 | 107 | 132 | 31 | 76 | 47 | 16 | 113 | 118 | 221 | 481 | 46% | 79 | 182 | 43% | 142 | 174 | 82% | 59% | 54% | 42 |
| 1996 | 25 | North Melbourne | 15-11 (7) | 24 | 715.0 | 350 | 57 | 41 | 20 | 37 | 20 | 3 | 42 | 60 | 108 | 255 | 42% | 57 | 142 | 40% | 77 | 95 | 81% | 58% | 54% | 28 |
| 1995 | 24 | Newcastle | 17-9 (8) | 29 | 1,112.0 | 606 | 128 | 139 | 28 | 100 | 53 | 22 | 114 | 96 | 213 | 447 | 48% | 54 | 150 | 36% | 126 | 160 | 79% | 58% | 54% | 35 |
| 1994 | 23 | Newcastle | 13-13 (8) | 26 | 866.0 | 349 | 106 | 83 | 29 | 77 | 33 | 4 | 68 | 90 | 114 | 263 | 43% | 24 | 79 | 30% | 97 | 117 | 83% | 55% | 48% | 27 |
| 1993 | 22 | Townsville | 4-22 (14) | 23 | 564.0 | 226 | 88 | 71 | 30 | 58 | 30 | 6 | 64 | 55 | 92 | 178 | 52% | 13 | 34 | 38% | 29 | 36 | 81% | 58% | 55% | 22 |
| 1991 | 20 | Sydney | 14-12 (7) | 1 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 50% | 0% | 3 | Totals | 209 | 6356 | 3102 | 643 | 637 | 195 | 448 | 237 | 65 | 595 | 598 | 1056 | 2364 | 44.7% | 344 | 910 | 37.8% | 646 | 810 | 79.8% | 57% | 52% | 42 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | 29 | Canberra | 3-25 (11) | 26 | 17.6 | 8.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 7.3 | 39% | 1.3 | 3.4 | 38% | 1.8 | 2.3 | 78% | 52% | 48% | 23 |
| 1998-99 | 27 | Newcastle | 9-17 (9) | 20 | 15.0 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 5.3 | 37% | 1.0 | 2.7 | 37% | 1.8 | 2.1 | 85% | 53% | 47% | 18 |
| 1998 | 26 | Newcastle | 9-21 (10) | 30 | 38.7 | 18.1 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 6.4 | 14.7 | 44% | 2.1 | 6.0 | 35% | 3.1 | 4.3 | 73% | 54% | 51% | 32 |
| 1997 | 26 | Newcastle | 12-18 (10) | 30 | 39.1 | 22.1 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 7.4 | 16.0 | 46% | 2.6 | 6.1 | 43% | 4.7 | 5.8 | 82% | 59% | 54% | 42 |
| 1996 | 25 | North Melbourne | 15-11 (7) | 24 | 29.8 | 14.6 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 10.6 | 42% | 2.4 | 5.9 | 40% | 3.2 | 4.0 | 81% | 58% | 54% | 28 |
| 1995 | 24 | Newcastle | 17-9 (8) | 29 | 38.3 | 20.9 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 7.3 | 15.4 | 48% | 1.9 | 5.2 | 36% | 4.3 | 5.5 | 79% | 58% | 54% | 35 |
| 1994 | 23 | Newcastle | 13-13 (8) | 26 | 33.3 | 13.4 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 10.1 | 43% | 0.9 | 3.0 | 30% | 3.7 | 4.5 | 83% | 55% | 48% | 27 |
| 1993 | 22 | Townsville | 4-22 (14) | 23 | 24.5 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 7.7 | 52% | 0.6 | 1.5 | 38% | 1.3 | 1.6 | 81% | 58% | 55% | 22 |
| 1991 | 20 | Sydney | 14-12 (7) | 1 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 33% | 1.0 | 2.0 | 50% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 50% | 0% | 3 | Total | 209 | 30.4 | 14.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 11.3 | 44.7% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37.8% | 1.6 | 4.4 | 79.8% | 57% | 52% | 42 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 42 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Jensen would make his debut for the national team at the 1996 Olympics where after defeating Croatia (73-71) the Boomers reached the semi finals for the just second time in team history. Australia would suffer a 101-73 defeat to eventual gold medalists USA, who featured Charles Barkley, David Robinson and Shaquille ONeal on the roster. In the bronze medal game Australia feel short to Lithuania (74-80) due to a lack of size and the inability to stop Arvydas Sabonis. The Boomers fourth place finish equalled Australias best result at a Olympic games at that time.
FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 75.0% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | Total | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% |
FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 25 | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 75.0% | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | Total | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 75% | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
AWARDS
- NBL Most Improved Player (1995)- ABA Youth Player of the Year (1991)
COACHING HISTORY
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I feel the misconception of teaching is assuming that in order to be a good teacher means you have extensive knowledge on a given subject. Though there is the obvious need to retain and recite information, I have found that the best teachers are the ones who keep you engaged and excited about learning. Since deciding to become a teacher I knew I wanted to create a class environment where students feel comfortable in there in their own skin. A relaxed but structured class setting is where I found success as student. As a new teacher I plan to emphasize to students that collectively we set the learning environment and every individual brings something special to the classroom. Special education students come in a variety of abilities and disabilities. It is important to understand that no two students learn or think the same. I have learned through my experiences in Special Education classes that a teacher must be willing to adjust their lesson plan and agendas on any given moment. Learning to cope with different emotional and educational needs requires a lot of patience and understanding of your students. I have been successful thus far in my ability to understand the importance of environment. I make sure the students know that above all I care about their well-being. Once a student knows I care for them it is much easier for me to raise the expectations I have for them in class. I will take my coaching experience of 8 years with me into the classroom as I begin my teaching career. It is in coaching that I have firmly come to learn that students of the same age can be vastly different in skill set, ability to comprehend, physical maturity and more. The ability to access my team's diversity and still apply a practice plan to teach and keep them engaged is exactly how I will approach the classroom. Teaching Philosophy Teaching is about making connections. I feel the misconception of teaching is assuming that in order to be a good teacher means you have extensive knowledge on a given subject. Though there is the obvious need to retain and recite information, I have found that the best teachers are the ones who keep you engaged and excited about learning. Since deciding to become a teacher I knew I wanted to create a class environment where students feel comfortable in there in their own skin. A relaxed but structured class setting is where I found success as student. As a new teacher I plan to emphasize to students that collectively we set the learning environment and every individual brings something special to the classroom. Special education students come in a variety of abilities and disabilities. It is important to understand that no two students learn or think the same. I have learned through my experiences in Special Education classes that a teacher must be willing to adjust their lesson plan and agendas on any given moment. Learning to cope with different emotional and educational needs requires a lot of patience and understanding of your students. I have been successful thus far in my ability to understand the importance of environment. I make sure the students know that above all I care about their well-being. Once a student knows I care for them it is much easier for me to raise the expectations I have for them in class. I will take my coaching experience of 8 years with me into the classroom as I begin my teaching career. It is in coaching that I have firmly come to learn that students of the same age can be vastly different in skill set, ability to comprehend, physical maturity and more. The ability to access my team's diversity and still apply a practice plan to teach and keep them engaged is exactly how I will approach the classroom. 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