Summers School

I am a Special Education Program Administrator with more than 20 years of experience supporting students with disabilities from preschool through age 22. Throughout my career, I have taught and led programs serving students with autism, intellectual disabilities, moderate to extensive support needs, and transition-age young adults. My passion is creating practical, engaging, and visually supportive resources that help students build independence in school, at work, at home, and in their communities. Every resource I create is designed to be immediately usable by teachers while promoting meaningful, real-world outcomes for students.

I believe students learn best through meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect directly to real life. My resources emphasize visual supports, functional academics, transition planning, vocational education, independent living skills, self-determination, and student voice. Whether I'm creating assessments, work tasks, life skills curricula, or transition activities, my goal is always the same: help students become as independent and confident as possible.

2008 – Special Education Teacher of the Year, San Andreas Regional Center 2017 – Service Above Self Award, San Andreas Regional Center 2018 – Employee Recognition Award Developed comprehensive Independent Living and Vocational Interest Inventories for transition-age students with significant disabilities. Created districtwide curricula, assessments, and visual supports focused on transition planning, life skills, functional academics, and vocational education. Presenter and trainer for special education teams on transition assessment, visual supports, functional curriculum development, and postsecondary planning. Special Education Program Administrator supporting students ages 3–22 and leading programs that promote meaningful postsecondary outcomes and independence.

Bachelor's Degree, Arizona State University Additional graduate coursework, Santa Clara University California Education Specialist Teaching Credential California Administrative Services Credential Over the past 20+ years, I have served students with disabilities across preschool through age 22 in a variety of special education settings, including Resource Specialist Programs (RSP), Special Day Classes (SDC), Autism programs, Extensive Support Needs classrooms, and Transition Programs. I currently serve as a Special Education Program Administrator, supporting districtwide special education programs, compliance, instructional practices, and transition services.

I believe every student deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful, independent life. My passion is creating engaging, real-world resources that help students develop the skills they need for success at home, in the workplace, and in their communities. Every product in my store is classroom-tested and designed from years of experience working directly with students, collaborating with educators, and supporting transition planning at the district level. My resources emphasize visual learning, functional academics, vocational education, independent living skills, self-determination, and practical strategies that teachers can implement immediately. Thank you for visiting Summers School! I hope these resources save you time, support your students, and make teaching just a little easier.