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I teach in a Developmental Learning Program (DLP), supporting students with a wide range of needs and abilities. Many of my students have limited verbal communication skills and/or cognitive differences, and they benefit from the use of adapted materials and AAC/picture-supported communication to enhance both comprehension and expression.
I work with students in grades K–5, providing instruction across a broad range of skill levels—from foundational life skills and errorless learning to early literacy, reading comprehension, and foundational math skills such as addition and subtraction. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong focus on adapting curriculum to meet the unique needs of my students, which has led to meaningful growth and increased engagement in learning.
In addition to my work in the classroom, I lead the disability ministry program at my local church. In this role, I create curriculum, plan lessons, and ensure that children with disabilities are able to access the gospel and participate in church activities in meaningful and inclusive ways. I also share these resources on TPT and strive to keep them affordable and accessible for others serving similar communities.
I am passionate about creating practical, accessible resources that support diverse learners across settings. My goal is to provide materials that are easy to implement and effective in real-world environments. I truly believe that with the right supports and accommodations, all students are capable of learning and demonstrating their knowledge.
You can find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and on my website: www.alwaysadaptable.com.
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Core Word of the Week AAC | Want | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle
Core Word of the Week Activity Bundle | Want | AACIf you teach Core Word of the Week to your AAC users, this is the perfect resource when teaching "want" Includes: - Want Adapted Book (12 pages) - Want Student Book - Data Sheet - Parent Letter - Multiple Styles of Visuals -5 Worksheets -2 Errorless/Coloring Pages -2 Printable Activities with Sentence Strips -Additional Activities, videos, book ideas, and MORE Follow Always Adaptable on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to see more adapted ma
PreK - 3rd
Also included in:Â Core Word of the Week AAC | Growing Bundle
Glasses | A Social Story
I Don't Touch Other People's Glasses | A Social Story (8 half-pages) This social story teaches why glasses are important to people. It teaches students that they should not touch or take another person's glasses. This social story is 8 half-pages long. Similar Resources:Bite/Chew Necklace Social StorySnack Time Social StoryAsking for Help Social StoryLooking for a specific social story but unable to find it? - You can collaborate with me and purchase a personalized social story here!Did you k
PreK - 2nd
Core Word of the Week AAC | Go | Adapted Book & Activity Bundle
This is a great resource for classrooms that will do Core Word of the Week. My students love these activities! This activity set focuses on the Core word " Go". The activity set includes:3 versions of Go Visuals (6 pages) WoW Letter to Parents (1 page) WoW Data Sheet (1 page) Adapted Book (11 pages) Student Book (10 pages) 'Go' Core Word Worksheets (6 pages) Errorless Coloring Sheet (1 page) Language Building Sentence-Strips/Activities (4 pages) 1 Page of additional resources, book titles, and a
PreK - 3rd
Also included in:Â Core Word of the Week AAC | Growing Bundle
Germs Hygiene | Adapted Materials, Special Education
An Adapted Unit that teaches special education students about Germs, Hygiene, and staying healthy!This unit includes:- 1 Adapted Book (15 pages) - Student Book (10 half-pages) - Worksheets (8) - Coloring Sheets (3) - Writing Prompts (2) - Mini Science Activities with worksheets (2) -Washing Hands Visual - Example Weekly Lesson Plan - Lesson Plan Template - Supplemental songs & books (with links) This resource comes with enough materials to teach germs/hygiene to students for 2+ weeks. My stude
PreK - 3rd
Science
Also included in:Â Health, Hygiene, and Germs Bundle
Using the Bathroom Set | Social Stories and Visuals
Using the Bathroom | Materials SetThis set is perfect for teaching students how to use the bathroom! It teaches appropriate behaviors in the bathroom through social stories and visuals. I use it in my special education classroom with students that are not yet independent in using the restroom. Includes:- Bathroom moveable visual schedule - Bathroom routines poster - Stop/Go bathroom door signs -Using the bathroom social story -Bathroom manners social story Bathroom Routine:1. Check if the bath
PreK - 1st
Not Subject Specific, Physical Education
Adapted Book | Germs and Hygiene
Clean & Healthy - an adapted book that teaches students with disabilities about germs and hygiene. It walks through what germs are and steps we can take to get rid of germs and stay healthy/clean. Get the FULL germ/hygiene unit plan here.Follow Always Adaptable on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to see more adapted materials, teacher tips, and more. Similar Resources'Wh' Question Packet with VisualsSneezy the Snowman Book Companion/ActivitiesDid you know? - you can REVIEW any paid product
PreK - 3rd
Health
Core Word of the Week AAC | Make| Adapted Book and Activity Bundle
Core Word of the Week Activity Bundle | Make| AACIf you teach Core Word of the Week to your AAC users, this is the perfect resource when teaching "make" Includes: - Make Adapted Book (12 pages) - Make Student Book - Data Sheet - Parent Letter - Multiple Styles of Visuals -6 Worksheets -2 Errorless/Coloring Pages -2 Printable Activities with Sentence Strips -Additional Activities, videos, book ideas, and MORE Follow Always Adaptable on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to see more adapted mat
PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Core Word of the Week AAC | Growing Bundle
Bathroom Skills | A Social Story
Bathroom Skills Social Story This socials story covers the basic routine of using the bathroom knocking on the doortaking off pantssitting on toiletgoing pottywiping with toilet paperflushwash hands with soapSimilar Resources:Bathroom Manners Social StoryWet Clothes Social StorySafe Hands Social StorySnack Time Social StoryAsking for Help Social StoryLooking for a specific social story but unable to find it? - You can collaborate with me and purchase a personalized social story here!
PreK - 2nd
Social Emotional Learning
Earth Day | Special Education Adapted Unit
Earth Day Adapted Unit for Special EducationThis is a great way to introduce Earth Day to your elementary special education students! It teaches about basic recycling, energy saving, littering, and has various errorless, literacy, and math tasks related to Earth Day. Includes:- Adapted Book - Errorless Learning Binder - Matching Task Cards - Sorting Recycling Activity - AAC Communication board - Math Worksheets (#s 1-20, clocks by the hour) - Vocabulary/Tracing - Writing Prompts (leveled) - Ear
PreK - 2nd
10-Frame Token Board | Monster Truck Theme
A 10-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in their replacement behavior, let them know that they earned a token & add a monster truck to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever replacement behavior that you are working on) 3. 10 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdoh - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
10-Frame Token Board | Monster Theme
A 10-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a monster to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 10 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
5-Frame Token Board | Car Theme
A 5-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a car to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 5 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
5-Frame Token Board | Stars Theme
A 5-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a star to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 5 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break Alternate Use for Board. I have a
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
5-Frame Token Board | Monster Truck Theme
A 5-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a monster truck to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 5 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
AAC Core Word | WANT | Adapted Book
AAC Vocabulary\Core Word "Want"Adapted BookThis adapted book is 12 pages and focuses on the core word 'want' PCS are a trademark or boardmaker and Tobii Dynavox, LLC. Used with permission.Similar Resources: 'No' Adapted Book'More' Adapted Book'You' Adapted Book'Turn' Adapted Book
PreK - 3rd
Recess | Social Story
Recess Social StoryThis Social Story was written for a student that struggled to transition back inside from recess. This social story discusses why it is important to come back inside after recess and introduces the concept of using a timer to let the student know when it will be time to go back inside. Similar Resources:Snack Time Social StoryAsking for Help Social StorySafe Hands Social StoryLooking for a specific social story but unable to find it? - You can collaborate with me and purchase
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
10-Frame Token Board | Dog Theme
A 10-frame token economy. This can be a great motivator for your students. How to Use: 1. Print and Laminate 2. As your student engages in the reinforcement behavior, let them know that they earned a token! Add a dog to their board (ex: staying on task, following directions, keeping shoes on - whatever skill you need to work on) 3. 10 Tokens = Reward This token economy includes visuals for the following rewards: - playdo - iPad - prize box - playtime/toys - break
PreK - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
Bathroom Manners | Social Skills
Bathroom Manners Social Story This Social Story discusses how to be responsible and clean in the bathroom. It was created specifically for students that tend to stick their hands in the toilet and make a mess in the bathroom. Similar Resources:Snack Time Social StoryAsking for Help Social StorySafe Hands Social StoryLooking for a specific social story but unable to find it? - You can collaborate with me and purchase a personalized social story here!PCS and Boardmaker is a trademark of Tobii Dy
PreK - 2nd
Social Emotional Learning
Errorless Learning Binder, File Folder | St. Patrick's Day Theme, March
Errorless Learning Tasks - St. Patrick's Day ThemeThis contains 8 different errorless learning tasks, set up to be lamianted and bound as a book or binder. This could easily be adapted to a file folder activity, as well.Errorless learning tasks are perfect for students who are needing a boost in confidence and independence during independent work time, or students who need an easy task to use as practicing routines and following directions. Errorless learning has been a gamechanger in my classr
PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Errorless Learning Bundle - GROWING
Valentine's Fine Motor | Heart Hole Punch Activity
Fine Motor Hole-Punch ActivityUsing a hole-punch to practice fine-motor skills is a great activity for independent work tasks or fine-motor groups in a special education classroom. This is a simple and fun Valentine's themed hole-punch activity!
PreK - 2nd
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Experience
I teach in a Developmental Learning Program (DLP), supporting students with a wide range of needs and abilities. Many of my students have limited verbal communication skills and/or cognitive differences, and they benefit from the use of adapted materials and AAC/picture-supported communication to enhance both comprehension and expression.
I work with students in grades K–5, providing instruction across a broad range of skill levels—from foundational life skills and errorless learning to early literacy, reading comprehension, and foundational math skills such as addition and subtraction. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong focus on adapting curriculum to meet the unique needs of my students, which has led to meaningful growth and increased engagement in learning.
In addition to my work in the classroom, I lead the disability ministry program at my local church. In this role, I create curriculum, plan lessons, and ensure that children with disabilities are able to access the gospel and participate in church activities in meaningful and inclusive ways. I also share these resources on TPT and strive to keep them affordable and accessible for others serving similar communities.
I am passionate about creating practical, accessible resources that support diverse learners across settings. My goal is to provide materials that are easy to implement and effective in real-world environments. I truly believe that with the right supports and accommodations, all students are capable of learning and demonstrating their knowledge.
You can find me on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and on my website: www.alwaysadaptable.com.
Teaching style
Every learner deserves access to a high-quality education that is individualized to meet their unique needs while also being engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable.
My teaching approach is rooted in a multi-sensory, hands-on framework, recognizing that students learn best when they can see, hear, touch, and actively participate in their learning. By incorporating visuals, movement, repetition, and interactive materials, I strive to create learning experiences that are accessible and effective for a wide range of learners.
I also strongly believe in the power of communication. All individuals deserve meaningful access to communication—whether through verbal language or robust AAC systems. Communication should be embedded throughout all instruction, not taught in isolation. By integrating opportunities for students to express themselves across activities, we can promote growth, independence, and meaningful participation.
Above all, I believe in always assuming competence. A student’s ability to communicate verbally or participate in activities in the same way as their peers does not define their ability to understand, think, or learn. When we presume capability and provide the appropriate supports, we open the door for students to reach their full potential.
Always assume your learners are capable—and you may be amazed at how far they soar.
Awards & shining teacher moments
2024 ARC Educator of the Year Award
My own education history
B.S. Elementary Education, Special Education
B.S. Human Development and Family Science
M.S. Special Education; Developmental/Cognitive Disabilities and Physical/Health Disabilities
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