Published Work in Education
Published Work in Education
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Special educator and learning designer creating engaging, practical, and inclusive learning experiences. I develop interactive modules, professional development, and classroom tools that help teachers succeed and students thrive.
Special educator and learning designer creating engaging, practical, and inclusive learning experiences. I develop interactive modules, professional development, and classroom tools that help teachers succeed and students thrive.
Interactive Scenario - Articulate 360 Course
Interactive Scenario - Articulate 360 Course
A branch-based interactive module designed to bridge the gap between pedagogy and practice. This simulation challenges learners to navigate complex classroom interactions in real-time, offering immediate feedback to reinforce data-driven and inclusive teaching strategies.
Article on ADHD & Classroom Management Systems
Article on ADHD & Classroom Management Systems
A critical look at traditional behavior management. I offer neuro-inclusive alternatives that prioritize structure, consistency, and positive reinforcement over punitive, compliance-based systems.
Quick Tips for Inclusion
Quick Tips for Inclusion
Authored a high-impact guide for Understood.org focused on making the general education classroom accessible for all learners. I translated evidence-based practices into actionable 'quick tips' that help educators reduce barriers to learning without increasing their administrative load
Professional Development Creation
Professional Development Creation
Explored the efficacy of simulation-based training in teacher preparation. This piece highlights how immersive technology can be used to build teacher empathy and refine instructional techniques before they even step into a physical classroom
Lesson Plan Creation
Lesson Plan Creation
Authored a comprehensive lesson plan to accompany the Through My Eyes interactive simulations. This resource helps teachers and parents translate the insights gained from simulations into actionable support for students with learning and thinking differences.
Professional Development for Special Education Teachers
Professional Development for Special Education Teachers
Designed and facilitated a peer-to-peer professional development session on practical supports for special education students. I collaborated with department members to deliver actionable strategies that teachers could implement immediately in their classrooms.
Consultant & Expert
Consultant & Expert
Served as a subject matter expert for the redesign of Understood.org’s immersive simulation experience. I provided critical feedback on documents and interactive elements to ensure the simulations accurately reflect the lived experiences of students with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.
Article Contribution
Article Contribution
Contributed to a national feature on the transition back to in-person learning. I shared key takeaways from the remote learning era and identified which instructional innovations should be carried forward to support all learners.
NCLD Focus Group
NCLD Focus Group
Selected as a contributor for the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) reports. I provided frontline educator perspectives to help shape national studies and policy recommendations for students with learning disabilities.
Article for AFT Blog
Article for AFT Blog
A featured piece for the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) on the power of educator collaboration. I highlight how meaningful professional partnerships can spark joy and lead to more innovative, student-centered instructional environments.
Empathy Article
Empathy Article
Developed a scalable framework for fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) through daily classroom routines. This guide provides teachers with a quick, effective way to build empathy and student perspective-taking.
Featured Podcast Appearances
Featured Podcast Appearances
As an advocate for inclusive education, I am frequently invited to share my expertise on national platforms. These conversations dive into the intersection of pedagogy and practice, offering actionable insights for educators and families on topics ranging from neuro-diversity to teacher sustainability.
Navigating the Mid-Year Slump
Navigating the Mid-Year Slump
An expert deep-dive on The Opportunity Gap podcast, sharing psychological and logistical shifts to sustain classroom engagement during the most challenging months of the school year.
Back-to-School 2024
Back-to-School 2024
A forward-looking conversation on the In It podcast regarding how the lessons of recent years have redefined the essential partnership between home and school.
Stopping the Summer Slide
Stopping the Summer Slide
Featured on The Opportunity Gap, this episode focuses on providing meaningful summer enrichment that supports students with learning differences without overwhelming families.
Mastering IEP Reevaluations
Mastering IEP Reevaluations
On the Understood Explains podcast, I break down the legal and academic requirements of school reevaluations to help families ensure consistent, high-quality support.
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