Lighthouse Special Educator
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Powder Springs, Georgia, United States
About the store
I am an educator with 25 years of experience teaching and leading in diverse educational settings. I hold a Specialist Degree and a Master’s Degree in Special Education, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education. I have also earned Online Teaching and Dyslexia endorsements, strengthening my ability to support students with a wide range of learning needs.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with students, teachers, and families to create instruction that is inclusive, structured, and student-centered. The resources in my store reflect what I know works—clear routines, evidence-based strategies, and tools that save teachers time while supporting meaningful learning.
I am passionate about creating materials that help all students access instruction and help educators feel confident and supported in their classrooms.
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Dysgraphia Tools for Students
Unlock the Joy of Writing! This fun-filled activity book is specially designed for children with dysgraphia, helping them develop essential writing skills in a playful, stress-free way. Packed with creative exercises, engaging activities, and helpful tips, this book encourages children to explore the world of writing at their own pace. Whether tracing letters, practicing hand-eye coordination, or playing with shapes and patterns, your child will build confidence and strengthen their fine motor s
PreK - 5th
Handwriting, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
The Missing Boots
The Missing Boot – UFLI Aligned St. Patrick’s Day Phonics & Writing Activity (K–2 Structured Literacy) Description: Looking for a UFLI-aligned St. Patrick’s Day writing activity that reinforces phonics skills while building narrative writing? The Missing Boot combines structured literacy routines with engaging creative writing to help students apply decoding and encoding skills in connected text. This resource aligns with UFLI Foundations and includes ✔️ Explicit phonics lesson scripting ✔️ Wo
K - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Writing
The Missing Boots
Looking for a fun, engaging March writing activity? This St. Patrick’s Day narrative writing prompt encourages creativity, dialogue writing, and structured storytelling! Students will finish the story of a leprechaun’s missing boot while practicing narrative writing skills aligned to intermediate elementary standards. Perfect for: Writing centers Seasonal bulletin boards Substitute plans March literacy rotations Early finisher work Includes: Engaging story starter Clear writing requirements
3rd - 5th
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing
Reading Comprehension Bundle with Probe Sheets
Engage your middle or high school readers with three high-interest, winter reading comprehension stories perfect for ELA, special education, intervention, or small-group instruction. Each passage is written at an accessible Lexile level (850L–1050L) and includes a full set of comprehension questions, teacher answer keys, and a universal data probe sheet for progress monitoring. These stories focus on empathy, decision-making, real-world problem-solving, and everyday human experiences—making them
5th - 12th
Not Subject Specific, Reading
New Year’s Reflection Bundle
Start the new year with clarity and purpose! This is great for helping students reflect on the past year and set meaningful goals for the year ahead. What’s Included: ✔ Reflection Sheet – Sections for: Highlights of This YearLessons LearnedChallenges OvercomeGoals for the New YearIntentions & Affirmations
3rd - 12th
Health, Social Emotional Learning, Writing
End of Year Reflection Activity
Help your students celebrate, reflect, and grow with this engaging and meaningful end-of-year reflection activity! This student-friendly worksheet provides a structured way for learners to think about their school year, highlight important moments, and build connections—all while practicing writing skills. Pair this activity with a class discussion or sharing circle to deepen reflection and build community before the end of the year.
2nd - 6th
Social Emotional Learning
Golden Deeds Activity and Craft
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day "Golden Deeds" & Compliment Pot ☘️ Foster Positive Classroom Culture & Increase Opportunities to Respond (OTR)Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a powerful Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Inclusive Instruction moment! This "Golden Deeds" activity is more than just a craft; it is a research-based tool designed to increase student engagement and provide meaningful Non-Verbal Opportunities to Respond (OTR) for all learners, including those with special needs. I
K - 9th
Character Education, School Counseling, Writing
Alphabet Adventure Book
A lively activity book designed to engage learners of all abilities. Whether your student is just beginning to recognize letters or is already mastering the alphabet, this book offers a range of activities tailored to suit varying skill levels and learning styles. Whether used at home, in the classroom, or during therapy sessions, "Alphabet Adventures" offers a multisensory approach to alphabet learning that celebrates every child's journey.
PreK - K
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing
CCSS, VA SOL
RF.K.1
, RF.K.1d
, RF.1.1
+2
Winter Activity Worksheets
This Winter Holiday Activity Book is a fun, no-prep resource designed for K–3 learners. Filled with engaging winter-themed activities—such as pattern completion (pg. 2), coloring pages (pgs. 3–4), a kid-friendly crossword puzzle with answer key (pgs. 5–6), and differentiated winter math tasks (pgs. 7–9)—this booklet helps students build early academic skills while enjoying the season. All activities are accessible for diverse learners, making it perfect for general education, special education,
PreK - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Numbers, Reading
CVC Probe Stories
This set of CVC reading probes involve short passages followed by questions that assess various comprehension skills such as recalling details, making inferences, understanding vocabulary, and identifying the main idea. By regularly administering these probes, educators can monitor progress, tailor instruction to meet individual needs, and ensure that all students develop strong reading comprehension skills.
K - 1st
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RF.K.2
, RF.K.2d
, RF.K.3c
Black History Month ABC's
Black History Month ABC’s is an interactive resource for the month of February. Students will need to match the lowercase letter with the uppercase letter. These PowerPoint slides can be done virtually or in person. Note: This file is for ONE classroom use only. Please do not share the link with others or post on a public class website. Also these PowerPoint Slides are interactive in “EDIT” mode only and not in presentation mode.
PreK - 1st
Phonics & Phonological Awareness
CCSS
RF.K.1b
, RF.K.1d
Valentine Compliment Jar
Teach your students that making a compliment is an easy way to brighten someone's day. This activity entails creating a jar of compliments. You can give it to a friend, a family member, a neighbor – even a stranger. There’s no limitation on giving out compliments!
K - 5th
Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
SL.K.1
, SL.K.1a
, SL.K.6
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About the store
Experience
I am an educator with 25 years of experience teaching and leading in diverse educational settings. I hold a Specialist Degree and a Master’s Degree in Special Education, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education. I have also earned Online Teaching and Dyslexia endorsements, strengthening my ability to support students with a wide range of learning needs.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with students, teachers, and families to create instruction that is inclusive, structured, and student-centered. The resources in my store reflect what I know works—clear routines, evidence-based strategies, and tools that save teachers time while supporting meaningful learning.
I am passionate about creating materials that help all students access instruction and help educators feel confident and supported in their classrooms.
Teaching style
My passion is making grade-level content accessible to students in engaging and meaningful ways. My various resources are based on developmentally appropriate, research based strategies.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Over the course of my career, I have presented literacy, assistive technology workshops, and professional development sessions at state and local educational conferences. I have provided extensive services and trainings for school districts and educational service centers across the state of Louisiana and Georgia.
My own education history
I hold a Specialist Degree in Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Special Education, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education. In addition, I have earned multiple endorsements to enhance my expertise, including Online Teaching and Dyslexia endorsements. My diverse qualifications reflect a strong commitment to supporting learners of all abilities and creating inclusive, effective educational resources.
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