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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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Parent Communication: An IEP Case Study in Four Steps (Written and Simulation)
This is an exercise for college students and teachers to practice communication and conferencing skills with parents. Objectives: - Encourage and seek participation from parents and colleagues in a mock IEP meeting. - Demonstrate respect of family culture when interacting. - Write effective emails with a positive opening comment, a body with a short paragraph for each point, and a closing statement with follow up planned. - Plan phone calls and conferences reflecting a positive opening com
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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.
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.
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