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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 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 Core Word of the Week AAC | Want | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

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
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 Core Word of the Week AAC | Help | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

Core Word of the Week AAC | Help | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

Core Word of the Week Activity Bundle | Help | AACIf you teach Core Word of the Week to your AAC users, this is the perfect resource when teaching "help" Includes: - Help Adapted Book (12 pages) - Help Student Book - Data Sheet - Parent Letter - Multiple Styles of Visuals -5 Worksheets -1 Printable Activity with Sentence Strips -Additional Activities, videos, book ideas, and MORE Follow Always Adaptable on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to see more adapted materials, teacher tips, and mor
Preview of Wall-Sized, Large Core Communication Board | AAC

Wall-Sized, Large Core Communication Board | AAC

Large, Wall-Sized Core Board | AACThis is a great addition to any SLP or Special Education Classroom. Easy-to-follow instructions that allow teachers to create their own wall-sized core communication board for easy AAC communication access for all learners. The pieces on this core board velcro on/off so that you can bring the core words to your learners or use them in various locations in the building. I love this feature when teaching Core Word of the Week or when visuals are quickly needed in
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 Hatching Chicks Chickens | Adapted Unit, Special Education

Hatching Chicks Chickens | Adapted Unit, Special Education

Hatching Chicks - Adapted UnitThis is a full unit to go along with raising and hatching chicks/chickens! It is adapted and modified for special education, but would work well for younger grades as well. Includes:- Adapted Book - Worksheets -21 Days of Development posters - 21 Days of Development Workbook -21 Days of Development Workbook (Errorless) - Communication Board w/ Hatching Chick Fringe -Supplemental Song, Book, Video Recommendations This unit is adapted for students that use AAC, need
Preview of Core Word of the Week AAC | Look | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

Core Word of the Week AAC | Look | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

Core Word of the Week Activity Bundle | Look | AAC If you teach Core Word of the Week to your AAC users, this is the perfect resource when teaching "look" Includes: - Look Adapted Book (13 pages) - Look Student Book - Data Sheet - Parent Letter - Multiple Styles of Visuals -6 Worksheets -2 Printable Activities - Errorless Coloring -Additional Activities, videos, book ideas, and MORE Follow Always Adaptable on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest to see more adapted materials, teacher tips, and
Preview of Core Word of the Week AAC | Turn | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

Core Word of the Week AAC | Turn | Adapted Book and 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 " Turn". The activity set includes:3 versions of Turn Visuals (5 pages) WoW Letter to Parents (1 page) WoW Data Sheet (1 page) Adapted Book (10 pages) Student Made Book (10 pages) 'Turn' Core Word Worksheets (4 pages) Errorless Coloring Sheet (1 page) Turn On/Off Visuals (2 Pages) My Turn / Your Turn Visuals (2 Pages) Hidden Images Cards (7 pag
Preview of Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons | Book Companion | Special Education

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons | Book Companion | Special Education

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Crayons - Book CompanionIncludes:- AAC Communication Board - Story Sequencing (2 levels) - Comprehension Activity - 'wh' questions (2 levels) - Writing Prompts (3 levels) - Book Review (2 levels) - Coloring Sheet This adapted book companion is a great resource for special education classrooms. It includes multiple levels of activities to accompany the book "Happy Saint Patrick's Day from the Crayons" Similar Resources: Sneezy Snowman Adapted Book CompanionPig the
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!
Preview of Separation Anxiety, School Drop-Off | Social Story

Separation Anxiety, School Drop-Off | Social Story

Separation Anxiety (Morning Drop-Off) Social Story (9 half-pages) I created this social story for a student that struggles with leaving his parents at the school drop-off in the mornings. This student would not let go of parents and would cry every morning at drop off. This social story teaches why it is important to be able to be independent, leave your parents, and walk into school each morning. Similar Resources: Wet Clothes Social StorySafe Hands Social StoryPersonal Space Social StoryAskin
Preview of I Will Not Spit | Social Story

I Will Not Spit | Social Story

I Will Not Spit Social StoryThis social story teaches students why spitting makes other people upset and teaches replacement behaviors, such as chewing on a necklace or drinking water. A great resource for students that will spit when they are upset or dysregulated. 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
Preview of Core Word of the Week AAC | Go | Adapted Book & Activity Bundle

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
Preview of Core Word of the Week AAC | On | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

Core Word of the Week AAC | On | Adapted Book and Activity Bundle

Core Word of the Week Activity Bundle | On | AACIf you teach Core Word of the Week to your AAC users, this is the perfect resource when teaching "On" Includes: - 2 On Adapted Books (26 pages) - On Student Book (6 pages) - Data Sheet - Parent Letter - Multiple Styles of Visuals (4 pages) -6 Worksheets -2 Printable Activities - Errorless Coloring -Additional Activities, videos, book ideas, and MORE
Preview of Core Language Word AAC | Turn | Adapted Book

Core Language Word AAC | Turn | Adapted Book

An adapted book that is simple and engaging. My students love reading this interactive book and practicing the core word "Turn". If you like this resource, check out my full-week activity set for Turn: Core Word of the Week | Turn | Adapted Book, Visuals, Activities, Printables (teacherspayteachers.com)
Preview of All About Plants | Special Education, Adapted Unit

All About Plants | Special Education, Adapted Unit

All About Plants - Adapted Unit for Special EducationThis is a great way to introduce growing plants to your students! This unit teaches about the plant life cycle, what plants need to grow, and the different parts of a plant. It includes AAC visuals, a fun flower shop activity, literacy worksheets, math worksheets, writing and tracing, and more! Includes:- Growing a Plant Adapted Book - Parts of a Plant Adapted Book - Errorless Learning Binder - Flower Emotions Matching Task Cards - Parts of
Preview of Core Language Word AAC | More | Adapted Book

Core Language Word AAC | More | Adapted Book

An adapted book that is simple and engaging. My students love reading this interactive book and practicing the core word "More". If you like this resource, check out my full-week activity set for More: Core Word of the Week | MORE | Activities, Printables, Adapted Book, Visuals (teacherspayteachers.com)
Preview of Germs Hygiene | Adapted Materials, Special Education

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
Preview of Sneezy the Snowman | Adapted Book | Materials for Special Education

Sneezy the Snowman | Adapted Book | Materials for Special Education

Sneezy the Snowman | Adapted Book | AAC Visuals | Worksheets This is a great winter read aloud in any classroom. This resource is intended for AAC users and/or special education classrooms. It contains multiple levels/styles of each worksheet, so that you can differentiate for all learners, AAC frindge vocabulary, and PCS to turn your copy of "Sneezy the Snowman" into an interactive adapted book. Includes:- 2 AAC Fringe Vocabulary boards - AAC Adapted Images to be added to the book with velcro
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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