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Mrs. Jennifer Merenda
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Shelton High School
Hometown:
Shelton, CT
Class Information:
Position:
Special Education Teacher/ AT Specialist
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
Masters of Science degree in Special Education w/ a concentration in Assistive Technology from Southern Connecticut State University, 2005 Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticute State University, 1997
Favorite Quotes:
"The success of technology has more to do with people than machines. All the right parts and pieces won't work miracles by themselves. It is people who make technology powerful by creatively using it to fullfill their dreams." The Alliance for Technology Access
Interests:
Playing with my 4 year old daughter Mya, reading, cooking, dining out, watching movies with my husband and playing on the computer.
Employment History:
1997-1999 Benhaven School - West Haven, CT. This was my first special education teaching position. It was at a private school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders 1999-2002 Jane Ryan Elementary School - Trumbull, CT. The students were in grades K-3 and had various levels of ASD and/or Intellectual Disabilities. 2002-2007Lafayette Elementary School - Shelton, CT. I a resource room and collaborative teacher for students in grades K-4 with varying levels of ability. 2007-Present- Assistive Technology Specialist for the Shelton Public School System - Shelton, CT. I conduct evaluations, write reports, train staff/parents/students,order equipment, collect data, consult with teams, run workshops and staff development and oversee the general use and maintenance of assistive technology devices throughout the entire school system (Pre-K-12).
Why Do I Teach?:
That's like asking me why do I breathe? It is simply what I was meant to do. It makes me happy, I enjoy it, I am good at it. I'm very lucky that I knew what my calling was at a young age (16 yrs) and that I had the means and drive to achieve my goal.