5 Years General Education Inclusion;
15 Years Special Needs Classroom Teacher;
4 Year Varying Exceptionalities Teacher;
1 Year Special Needs Teacher Mentor
Many students with special needs struggle to cooperate with the workload of a classroom, or with understanding school routines. The use of First/Then cards as an intervention can calm fears and gain cooperation. This simple visual is presented in three levels for adapting to student needs. Common schedule visuals are included to begin using right away! Watch my store - AdaptAbility - for more visually-supported resources! This resource was created in Boardmaker using Picture Communication Symb
Special learners often don't know how to regulate their emotions during the school day. Social stories can help them make acceptable choices and remain calm and cooperative during instruction. This resource comes in 3 levels to address varying levels of reading and comprehension skills to help students who feel scared. See my store for more visual helps! All visuals created by Adaptability using Boardmaker by Tobii Dynavox and are used by permission.
5 Years General Education Inclusion;
15 Years Special Needs Classroom Teacher;
4 Year Varying Exceptionalities Teacher;
1 Year Special Needs Teacher Mentor
Awards & shining teacher moments
Excellence in Education Awards, 10 years of parent nominations;
Ida S. Baker Diversity in Education Award
My own education history
Master's in Early Childhood Education, National Louis University;
Reading Endorsed
ESOL Endorsed
Autism Endorsement, University of South Florida;
B.A. Columbia College, Chicago
Christian Education Major, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago
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