I believe all students have strengths they can use to change the world!
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching special education for 13 years. I have worked in Fairfax County, VA and am presently teaching in Travelers Rest, SC.
College and Degrees:
M.A. in Special Education at the University of Virginia
B.A. in Special Education at the University of NC at Charlotte
Activities:
I enjoy painting, learning to play musical instruments, hiking, photography, and reading.
Favorite Books:
Life in a Jar - the life of Irena Sendler
Carly's Voice - Carly, a girl with severe autism, who learned to communicate with others using a computer
Favorite Quotes:
"We do not remember days, we remember moments" ~Cesare Pavare
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away"
Interests:
I am interested in subjects related to special needs, highlighting strengths of students, autism, and learning more about using technology in the classroom,
Employment History:
Greenville County Public Schools, Greenville, SC
2012 - present
Fairfax County Public Schools, Farfax, Virginia
2004 -2012
Why Do I Teach?:
My goal and desire is to inspire students to be the best they can be and to make a difference in their world.