Empowering schools to meet the needs of all kids

Why Provide Professional Development?

  • Professional development equips teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach students with diverse learning needs.

  • Professional development ensures that educators are aware of legal requirements and are able to implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans correctly.

  • Professional development focused on special education strategies can assist teachers in better addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of students with disabilities.

  • Professional development in special education equips educators to handle behavioral issues and implement positive behavior interventions and supports. This can lead to a more positive classroom environment and reduce disruptions.

  • Providing professional development opportunities helps teachers feel valued and supported in their roles. This can lead to increased job satisfaction, reduced burnout, and higher retention rates among educators.

Why Hire Me….

18 years of education experience.

  • 13 years- Special Education Teacher

    • 12 years Therapeutic Emotional Support and Learning Support

    • 1 year Learning Support

  • 4 years- General Education Teacher

  • 4 years- Children and Family Therapist and Behavior Consulting

  • 5 years- Tutoring

  • 2 years- Special Education Advocacy

Knowledge and Experience

  • Masters in Special Education

  • Bachelors in General Education

  • Bachelors in Psychology

  • 17 years in classrooms

  • 12 years leading multidisciplinary teams in schools

  • 5 years of providing education to families and staff

  • 2 years of Special Education Advocacy

Recently retired from classroom teaching

  • Clear understanding of what classrooms look like now, in 2024

  • Solution based education- focus on pro-active strategies instead of reactive strategies

  • Deep awareness of the challenges faced by schools in today’s education system

  • Ability to connect and answer questions based on real situations

Engaging Professional Development

  • Hands-on activities

  • Current research

  • Usable resources and strategies

  • Using teachers time wisely

  • Clear goals and outcomes

  • Using data to write objective present levels

    Using data to guide goals, accommodations, and LRE

    Writing SMART goals based on student data

    Using child specific data and current research to develop individualized accommodations and modifications.

  • Data collection methods

    Analyzing the data to determine student strengths and needs

    Utilizing data to guide communication

    Resources to collect and utilize data

  • Review the 10 executive functioning skills

    How to assess student need in each area

    Strategies to improve weak executive functioning in the classroom

    Ready to use resources

  • Review of ADHD

    Strategies to utilize in the classroom to support students with ADHD

    Resources for immediate use

Professional Development Options

How Do I Get Started?

Get in touch with me to explore how I can assist you! I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss your staff’s needs and goals. Schedule your free consultation now, and let's embark on a conversation about how I can empower your educators to meet the needs of your students. I look forward to hearing from you soon!