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Smart Steps

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OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, United States
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Creator of the Smart Steps Mobile app! 40 years in special education as a Co-Department Chair, Collaborative Teacher (Gr. 7-12), Resource Teacher (Gr. K-12), Post High Teacher (ages 18-21), Inclusion Facilitator (K-6), Learning Specialist (K-12), and district-wide Staff Developer. Adjunct professor in the School of Education for 3 years.
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Preview of Vocational Skills: Sophia Stocks Shelves

Vocational Skills: Sophia Stocks Shelves

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Stocking shelves, an entry level job, is a skill that can be practiced ahead of time. In this unit, participants read a comic story with Sophia, who is new at a grocery store. She works through a couple of decisions and asks her supervisor a question. Discussion questions are provided. Then review vocabulary, practice sequencing the steps, problem solve, and role play using the free Smart Steps Mobile app. This zip file contains 3 booklets: Instructional ManualStudent Book, Readability 2.0 Stu
Preview of Morning Routine: Mateo in the Morning

Morning Routine: Mateo in the Morning

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Getting ready and out the door in the morning is a common challenge. Cover this important lifeskill with a comic strip, comprehension and discussion activities, and role playing using the free Smart Steps Mobile app. Data collection and a unit assessment are included. Differentiate with two readability levels: 2.0 and 5.0 Includes 3 booklets: Instructional Manual, Student Copy 2.0 and Student Copy 5.0Each booklet contains (instructional manual contains additional notes, keys and instructions)
Preview of Study Skills: Grade Check Sheet

Study Skills: Grade Check Sheet

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Use this grade check sheet as a routine Monday Grade Check. Students check their own grades and use it for reference throughout the week. Use it for: 1-1 Conferencing, Goal-setting, and Follow up. Students record their current grade and indicate missing assignments or other actions they plan to take in order to raise their grades. It acts as a plan for the week, perfect for giving students choice and responsibility. (Provided as a .docx file so that you can edit the number of class periods.)
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About the store

Experience

Creator of the Smart Steps Mobile app! 40 years in special education as a Co-Department Chair, Collaborative Teacher (Gr. 7-12), Resource Teacher (Gr. K-12), Post High Teacher (ages 18-21), Inclusion Facilitator (K-6), Learning Specialist (K-12), and district-wide Staff Developer. Adjunct professor in the School of Education for 3 years.

Teaching style

I'm passionate about community-based instruction for students with disabilities.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Kansas City Top Connector; Friends of Special Education (3 times); Womens Council Research Award for UMKC doctoral research; Digital Sandbox entrepreneurship grant; App development grant from Wireless RERC; Semi-finalist in the Venture Creation Challenge at UMKC; Winning team at Startup Weekend KC KS Employment First Champion

My own education history

Ed.D. UMKC in Educational Administration; Ed.Spec. UMKC in Educational Administration; M.A. UMKC in Special Education--Learning Disabilities; B.S. NWMSU in Elementary Education--Learning Disabilities

Additional biographical information

I love helping students to become independent which translates to teaching lifeskills, especially in the community. When I noticed students who were right on the verge of being independent as they graduated or exited the school system, I was inspired to create a decision-making app to provide a middle layer of support for them and peace of mind for parents. It's called Smart Steps Mobile. See www.SmartSteps4me.com for more information.