My mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage. Clay Aiken Mom
I decided to study special education and fell in love with working with individuals with autism. That's what I planned to do with my life. Clay Aiken Education
I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities. Clay Aiken Education
But I was going to be a teacher my entire life, so I wasn't counting on money to much. Clay Aiken Teacher
I had a Spanish teacher in high school. I rarely got in trouble in her room because I felt I was disappointing her if I got a bad grade. That had more power over me than teachers who told me I talked too much. That level of respect I had for her made me not want to fail for her. Clay Aiken Teacher
If my career detour from special education to singing has done one thing, it has afforded me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Clay Aiken Education
My mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage. Clay Aiken Courage
Well, financially it's a little bit better. But it's better than than when I was a teacher. But I kind of - it's allowed me to buy a house. And I've been able to help my mother with some stuff and my brother. So, that's nice. Clay Aiken Teacher