Students per Class: Approx. 200 students in 3 buildings.
Class Description:
Teaching responsibilities include Community Based Instruction/ Careers at Bankbridge Dev. Center which services students primarily with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Independent Living classes at Bankbridge Elem., and Career Preparation/Job Readiness with students 18-21 at the Career Center.
Position:
Careers/LifeskillsInstructor
Needs:
Digital Camera for documentation of Careers experiences, and preparation of picture schedules for Community Based experiences.
Portablevideo camera that records to mini DVD's so that job tasks can be recorded and repeatedly shown to reinforce skills.
My Philosophy:
It is important to provide a variety of community based experiences that allow students to strengthen abilities not limit them due to disabilities and educate community members at the same time.
Personal Information:
College and Degrees:
Indiana University of Pa.
Nova Southeastern University, FL
Favorite Books:
Books are a passion. Favorite Children's books include "Miss Tizzy", "No, David", "Food for Thought". Adult books include "In My Hands" the story of a Polish woman who helped Auchwitz survivors, and "Three Weeks with My Brother" by Nicholas Sparks.
Favorite Quotes:
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind.& Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you. Dr. Seuss
and the clothing line motto - Do what you Love. Love what you Do.
Employment History:
Vocational Child Development instructor, Family Literacy Program Director, Community Based Instruction/ Careers for students with special needs.