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Bourbon, Indiana, United States
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With over 10 years of experience teaching in self-contained special education classrooms, I have worked with students who require intensive academic, behavioral, and functional support. My background includes designing individualized instruction, implementing IEP goals, creating structured classroom systems, and developing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Every resource in SPEDthread is classroom-tested and created from real-life experience serving students with diverse and complex needs.
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Preview of Toileting Color by Student

Toileting Color by Student

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Track individual student toileting progress at a glance with this data sheet color coded by student. This version is designed to visually separate each student’s information, making it easy to monitor individual patterns and progress over time. The sheet includes a space for the month, designated rows for multiple student names, and daily tracking from Monday through Friday. A simple data key is included for efficient documentation: D (dry), U (urinated), BM (bowel movement), and W (wet). The st
Preview of Toileting Color by Day

Toileting Color by Day

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SPEDthread
Make toileting data collection clear and visually organized with this tracking sheet colored by days. Designed to help staff quickly identify patterns, each day of the week is visually separated to support easy documentation and review. The sheet includes space to record the month, multiple student names, and daily results from Monday through Friday. A convenient key is provided for fast data entry: D (dry), U (urinated), BM (bowel movement), and W (wet). The color-coded layout makes it simple t
Preview of Change of clothing

Change of clothing

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Make accidents and messy moments stress-free with this bright and easy-to-use Change of Clothes Bag Tag. Designed to be placed directly on a gallon-size ziplock bag, this label clearly identifies extra clothes kept in a student’s backpack or cubby so they are always easy to find when needed. The colorful design features bold, eye-catching visuals that staff and students can quickly recognize at a glance, helping prevent mix-ups and confusion during busy classroom moments. Simply print, cut, and
Preview of Toileting Black and White

Toileting Black and White

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Stay organized and simplify your toileting data collection with this easy-to-use black and white tracking sheet. This printer-friendly resource allows teachers and paraprofessionals to efficiently document student toileting outcomes throughout the week. Each sheet includes space to record the month, student names, and daily data Monday through Friday. A simple key is provided for quick documentation: D (dry), U (urinated), BM (bowel movement), and W (wet). The clean, ink-friendly layout makes it
Preview of Change of clothing Black and White

Change of clothing Black and White

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SPEDthread
Stay organized and prepared with this clean and printer-friendly Black and White Change of Clothes Bag Tag. Created to attach directly to a ziplock bag containing a student’s extra clothes, this label helps keep spare outfits clearly identified and stored neatly in backpacks or cubbies for quick access when needed. The black and white format makes it ideal for cost-effective printing without sacrificing clarity. Just print, cut, and tape or staple onto the bag for an easy and practical organizat
Preview of Individual Student Reflection Sheet Black and White

Individual Student Reflection Sheet Black and White

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The Individual Student Reflection & Self-Regulation Sheet is a simple, structured tool designed to support emotional awareness and independence in special education classrooms. This easy-to-use worksheet helps students identify how they are feeling and choose an appropriate coping strategy in a clear, visual format. With supportive icons placed directly next to each strategy, students can independently select tools such as taking deep breaths, asking for help, taking a short break, using a fidge
Preview of Visual Classroom Rules

Visual Classroom Rules

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Create a positive, structured learning environment with these Visual Classroom Rules Posters featuring real-life photographs! Designed especially for early learners, special education classrooms, autism support programs, and inclusive settings, these easy-to-understand rule posters help students clearly see and understand classroom expectations.Each poster pairs a simple rule with a real photograph, making expectations more concrete and meaningful for students who benefit from visual supports. T
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About the store

Experience

With over 10 years of experience teaching in self-contained special education classrooms, I have worked with students who require intensive academic, behavioral, and functional support. My background includes designing individualized instruction, implementing IEP goals, creating structured classroom systems, and developing meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Every resource in SPEDthread is classroom-tested and created from real-life experience serving students with diverse and complex needs.

Teaching style

My teaching style centers on hands-on, highly structured, and picture-based learning. I believe students learn best when instruction is visual, interactive, and broken into clear, manageable steps. I use real-world applications, task analysis, visual supports, and repetition to build independence and confidence. My resources are designed to reduce overwhelm, increase engagement, and provide meaningful access for learners who benefit from visual and concrete instruction.

Awards & shining teacher moments

My greatest accomplishments are not trophies, they are student breakthroughs. Watching a nonverbal student use visuals independently, seeing a child master a life skill after weeks of practice, or helping families feel supported and understood are the moments that define my career. I am proud of the growth my students make academically, socially, and functionally, and those successes inspire every resource I create.

My own education history

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Purdue University and my Master of Arts in Intense Intervention Special Education from Ball State University. I also completed my license add-on for Director of Exceptional Learners through Ball State University. My educational background combines foundational elementary pedagogy with advanced training in intensive and specialized supports.

Additional biographical information

I am not only a special education teacher, I am also a proud mother of three boys. Parenting and teaching have deeply shaped my perspective on patience, flexibility, and the importance of meeting children where they are. My goal with SPEDthread is to create practical, ready-to-use resources that save teachers time while truly supporting students with significant needs. Everything I design comes from lived classroom experience, thoughtful training, and a heart for exceptional learners.