I have 20 years experience working in therapeutic special education programs for students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. I currently serve as the lead teacher for the high school program. I have also been a special education compliance monitor for 13 years, and have led district and program-sponsored professional development workshops for over 10 years.
Support your students’ emotional growth with this comprehensive Emotional Regulation Toolkit. This bundle includes engaging, trauma-informed resources designed to help students understand their emotions, identify triggers, and develop effective coping strategies. These activities work together to create a complete system for building self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive decision-making. ✔ What’s Included in This Bundle: • Anger Decision Tree Worksheet • Coping Strategies Menu
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Stop guessing your students' reading levels. Start diagnosing exactly what they need. This Reading Assessment System gives you clear, actionable data so you can confidently group students, target instruction, and track real progress. This is not just another assessment. It's a diagnostic system designed to help you: Identify specific reading skill gapsAnalyze vocabulary and writing abilityTrack student data over timeMonitor progress with built-in toolsPlan targeted intervention with confid
Help students understand and manage their emotional responses with this engaging Anger Decision Tree Worksheet. This resource guides students through recognizing impulsive reactions versus thoughtful decision-making, making it perfect for SEL and behavior support in middle and high school classrooms. This resource includes: • Visual “Anger Decision Tree” anchor page • Real-life application reflection activity • Behavior planning worksheet (“What could I do differently?”) • Student-friendly
6th - 12th
Character Education, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Help students build healthy coping skills with this engaging Coping Strategies Menu Worksheet designed for middle and high school learners. This resource provides students with a structured way to explore and choose strategies to manage stress, emotions, and challenging situations. This activity supports self-awareness, emotional regulation, and decision-making in a safe and structured format. ✔ What’s Included: • Coping Strategies Menu (categorized for easy understanding) • Student reflecti
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Help students build awareness of their emotional responses with this Trigger Identification Worksheet. This trauma-informed resource guides students through recognizing personal triggers, understanding their reactions, and developing strategies to respond more effectively. This activity is designed to support emotional awareness, reflection, and behavior planning in a safe and structured way. ✔ What’s Included: • Trigger identification worksheet • Guided reflection prompts • Personal strate
6th - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Support students in developing emotional awareness with this structured Emotional Check-In Worksheet. This resource helps students pause, reflect, and identify their feelings while building strategies to manage their emotions in a healthy way. Designed for daily or routine use, this tool promotes self-awareness and emotional regulation in a supportive, trauma-informed format. ✔ What’s Included: • Emotional check-in reflection worksheet • Guided prompts for identifying feelings and causes •
I have 20 years experience working in therapeutic special education programs for students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. I currently serve as the lead teacher for the high school program. I have also been a special education compliance monitor for 13 years, and have led district and program-sponsored professional development workshops for over 10 years.
Teaching style
Trauma Informed, relationship-driven teaching that connects identity, decision-making, and real-world thinking.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Teacher of the Year 2013
My own education history
Bachelor's of Science, Special Education, University of Connecticut: May 2006
Master's, Teacher Leadership, University of Phoenix: March 2012
Sixth Year Certificate in Educational Leadership: May 2001
Educational Doctorate... in progress
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