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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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Preview of Core Word of the Week AAC | Growing Bundle

Core Word of the Week AAC | Growing Bundle

This is a GROWING bundle of ALL of my Core Word of the Week Activity Sets! That means that I will be adding all of my other Core Word of the Week activity sets as I complete them. So, by purchasing the set now, you are actually getting the LOWEST price possible!This bundle includes core word units with an entire weeks' worth of activities, worksheets, visuals, data sheets, parent letters, and adapted books for each core word. Currently Included:YouMoreTurnLookNoOnOpenNowUpGoStopInHelpWantMake
Preview of Alphabet Posters - AAC Core Words | Eucalyptus, Greenery Theme

Alphabet Posters - AAC Core Words | Eucalyptus, Greenery Theme

Special Education Classroom DecorThis set of Alphabet ABC Posters pairs each letter with an AAC Core Word, perfect for displaying core words and the alphabet in special education classrooms! This set is eucalyptus/greenery themed. PCS and Boardmaker is a trademark of Tobii Dynavox LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Preview of Visual Schedule Binder | Special Education

Visual Schedule Binder | Special Education

Visual Schedule BinderThis is a great resource to use for students that benefit from having a first-then visual schedule with them at all times, as well as a 5-frame simple token economy. The binder allows you to have organized pages of visuals for quick grabbing and changing the schedule as the day goes. The pages/images include are:4 colors of front page (green, red, blue, pink) 5 options of tokens (dogs, hearts, stars, cars, monsters) 2 'Schedule' Pages with 35 visuals 1 'Reinforcing Items'
Preview of AAC Valentine's Day Card

AAC Valentine's Day Card

AAC Valentine's Day CardThis is a fun and simple way to include AAC Users in on the Valentine's festivities. They can make their own cards to give to others, and you can make cards to give to them! How often do you think they are given Valentine's Day Cards that use their communication PCS? Not often. - AAC, Core Language Users, PCS Symbols - PCS Symbols from Boardmaker, Tobii Dynavox LLC. Used with Permission
Preview of Special Education Classroom Decor | Eucalyptus, Green

Special Education Classroom Decor | Eucalyptus, Green

This classroom decor bundle was created for special education classrooms, especially those with AAC users! Includes:- Calendar -Weather/Days of the Week -Core Word of the Week Alphabet Posters -Numbers 0-20 Posters - Colors Posters -Classroom Expectations AAC - Affirmation Stations AAC -Cupboard Labels -Core Word of the Week Display (50 core word options) -Days in School (daily counting activity)
Preview of Sensory Room | Structured Routines, Visuals, and Social Stories

Sensory Room | Structured Routines, Visuals, and Social Stories

Sensory Room BundleIf you run a sensory room with your special education classroom, this is the perfect way to set clear expectations and ensure that your students are rotating through the various sensory input stations (gross motor, pressure, and calming). The social story and visuals teache students to make their choices from the sensory boards, and participate in each of their 3 choices for 3 minutes. When the time is up, they need to clean up and return to their class. There is also an optio
Preview of Number Skills #0-20 | Seasonal Task Cards

Number Skills #0-20 | Seasonal Task Cards

Early Number Skills | Seasonal Task BoxesKeep number practice fresh and engaging all year long with these Seasonal Number Skills Task Cards! Designed specifically for special education classrooms, this comprehensive resource targets foundational math skills using hands-on, visually supported activities. Students will practice counting, number recognition, sequencing, number matching, and other essential number concepts for numbers 0–20 through a variety of task card activities. The seasonal them
Preview of Para Resource Binder | Paraprofessional Training

Para Resource Binder | Paraprofessional Training

Para Resource Binder | Paraprofessional TrainingThis binder is a great resource for training paraprofessionalsrefreshing protocols and strategiesteaching classroom expectationsproviding paras with student informationIt includes 39 pages that cover the following topics Roles/Expectations of a Para (in multiple settings)Behavior Management (science & strategies)Instructional Strategies (prompting & fading)Data Sheets (instructions, examples, and blank templates)Student information (plus you'll ad
Preview of Safe Hands - Pushing and Hitting | A Social Story

Safe Hands - Pushing and Hitting | A Social Story

Safe Hands - No Hitting | A Social Story (8 half-pages) This social story teaches about using safe hands - we don't hit or push other people. It teaches the replacement behavior of asking for a break or saying "I need space" rather than hitting or pushing. Safe hands means keeping our hands on our own bodies. 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
Preview of Glasses | A Social Story

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
Preview of Christmas Bible Curriculum | Adapted Bible Curriculum, Disability Ministry

Christmas Bible Curriculum | Adapted Bible Curriculum, Disability Ministry

Christmas| Adapted Bible Curriculum for Disability MinistryChurches should have space for everyone. If you are starting and/or already have an adapted/accessible ministry program at your church, this curriculum has everything you need for 4 weeks (Sundays) studying the Christmas Story: the Birth of Jesus. It walks through Mary being called to have baby Jesus, Josephs's choice to stay with Mary, traveling to Bethlehem, Jesus's birth, the star rising, and the shepherds and wise men worshiping Jesu
Preview of Edmark® 1 Lessons 1–10 Supplemental Activity Set | Special Education Reading

Edmark® 1 Lessons 1–10 Supplemental Activity Set | Special Education Reading

Beginning Words | Supplemental Activities for Edmark® Lessons 1–10Looking for additional practice and independent work to reinforce early lessons from the Edmark® Reading Program? These supplemental activities are designed to support students working through Lessons 1–10 by providing extra opportunities for practice, generalization, and comprehension. This resource includes a variety of structured, repetitive activities that align with the early Edmark lesson sequence while giving students mea
Preview of Easter Curriculum | Special Education, Disability Ministry

Easter Curriculum | Special Education, Disability Ministry

5-Week Adapted Easter Bible Curriculum Looking for a meaningful and accessible way to teach the Easter story to students with developmental disabilities, autism, or diverse learning needs? This complete 5-week Easter curriculum was designed specifically for disability ministry programs, special education classrooms, and inclusive church settings. This resource helps students understand the message of Easter—that Jesus died for our sins and rose again—through hands-on learning, visuals, repetitio
Preview of Student Behavior Data Tracking Kit | Special Education Data Collection

Student Behavior Data Tracking Kit | Special Education Data Collection

Behavior Data Collection Bundle | ABC Tracker, IBRST, Interval, & Work-Task Independence SheetsThis comprehensive behavior data collection bundle is designed for special education teachers, behavior analysts, and classroom staff to track, analyze, and support student behavior. Perfect for IEPs, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and progress monitoring, this bundle includes easy-to-use tools for both frequent and infrequent behaviors. Included in this bundle: ABC Data Tracker – record antecede
Preview of Core Word of the Week AAC | Like | Adapted Book and Full Activity Set

Core Word of the Week AAC | Like | Adapted Book and Full Activity Set

“Like” Core Word of the Week | AAC, Speech & Language ResourceIf you are a Speech-Language Pathologist or Special Education Teacher targeting core vocabulary instruction with AAC users, this comprehensive resource is designed to make teaching the core word “like” engaging, meaningful, and easy to implement. This unit provides structured, repetitive, and multi-sensory activities that support students in understanding and using the word “like” across a variety of contexts. With built-in opportun
Preview of Accepting Christ | Adapted Bible Curriculum, Disability Ministry

Accepting Christ | Adapted Bible Curriculum, Disability Ministry

Accepting Christ | Adapted Bible Curriculum for Disability MinistryChurches should have space for everyone. If you are starting and/or already have an adapted/accessible ministry program at your church, this curriculum has everything you need for 4 weeks (Sundays) studying what it means to Accept Christ and Follow Him. Includes:- Accepting Christ - Adapted Book (3 levels) - Communication Boards (3) - Lesson Plan Template(s) - Guided Prayer - Errorless Learning Binder - 4 Sundays of Lesson Plans
Preview of Core Word of the Week AAC | Listen | Adapted Book and Full Activity Set

Core Word of the Week AAC | Listen | Adapted Book and Full Activity Set

"Listen" Core Word of the Week | AAC, Speech/LanguageIf you are an SLP or Special Education Teacher and teach Core Word of the Week to your AAC users, this is the perfect resource when teaching the core word "Listen" Includes:- Adapted Books (10 pages) - 1 Student cut/paste Books (7 pages) - Data Sheet - Parent Letter - Multiple Styles of Visuals (6 pages) -7 Worksheets -2 errorless coloring sheet - Video Activity & Visuals -Additional Activities, videos, book ideas, and MORE GROWING Core Word o
Preview of Fishers of Men | Adapted Bible Curriculum, Disability Ministry

Fishers of Men | Adapted Bible Curriculum, Disability Ministry

Fishers of Men | Adapted Bible Curriculum for Disability MinistryChurches should have space for everyone. If you are starting and/or already have an adapted/accessible ministry program at your church, this curriculum has everything you need for 4 weeks (Sundays) studying the Fishers of Men: How Jesus calls Simon Peter & his brothers to be disciples of Christ. Includes:- Fishers of Men - Adapted Book (3 levels) - Communication Boards (2) - Lesson Plan Template(s) - Why We Worship Visual - Guided
Preview of When My Clothes Get Wet - Social Story

When My Clothes Get Wet - Social Story

When My Clothes Get Wet Social Story (8 half-pages) I created this social story for a student that struggles when his/her clothing gets wet (from spills, accidents, tears, rain, etc). This social story walks through how a student may feel when that happens and steps that they can take to fix the problem (i.e. ask for new clothes). 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 ca
Preview of Bite/Chew Necklace - Social Story

Bite/Chew Necklace - Social Story

Bite/Chew Social Story This social story introduces the replacement behavior of chewing on a necklace rather than chewing/biting one's own body. It is a great social story for students that bite their own hands/arms. 6 half-pages social story. 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!
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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