Leslie Siegel

String Math LLC

Educational Consultant

I’ve been modifying learning materials to meet the individual needs of students for my entire career. Started out in regular education. Took courses in special education to learn how to help my regular students, while thinking, “Why is there a separation in training? Teachers need it all.” Positions I’ve held: Educational Consultant- Visiting elementary schools, observing sighted, visually impaired, regular and special ed students, creating specialized materials and learning sequences, modeling for teachers. Elementary school: Assistant principal, ESE Specialist, Varying exceptionalities teacher. Middle school: Teacher of learning disabled & emotionally handicapped students. Community college: Section 504 liaison for young adults.

Leslie Siegel (stringmath@comcast.net )

Tara Jeffs

PS-RtI-Technology & Learning Connections

Technology Coordinator, Region 4

I am currently part of the dynamic Technology & Learning Connections (TLC) Team as a regional technology coordinator (Region 4). The Technology & Learning Connections (TLC) Team is a part of Florida’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) through the Problem Solving/Response to Intervention Project at the University of South Florida. In this role, I provide technical assistance in the areas of: accessible educational materials (AEM), assistive technology (AT), instructional technology (IT), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and virtual/online learning (VI) technologies.

I have disseminated knowledge and research in the areas of assistive technologies, emerging technologies, and online learning through more than 25 articles/chapters and over 100 presentations at state and national conferences in the past 15 years. Mycareer experiences in the K-12 classroom and at the university level bring a wealth of expertise focusing on the infusion of assistive and emerging technologies in the classroom for academic success.

Tara Jeffs (tjeffs@usf.edu )

Janet Good

PS-RtI-Technology & Learning Connections

Technology Coordinator, Region 3

I am a Speech Language Pathologist on the Technology & Learning Connections team MTSS project. I am a Regional Coordinator with Florida’s Problem Solving/Response to Intervention Project – Technology Unit at the University of South Florida. In this role, I provide technical assistance in the areas of: augmentative alternative communication (AAC), accessible educational materials (AEM), assistive technology (AT), instructional technology (IT), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and virtual/online learning (VI) technologies. In my 28 years working in the educational field I have shared my expertise and passion at local, state, and national conferences covering various topics including Assistive Technology, and Augmentative Alternative Communication use and implementation.

Janet Good (jgood@usf.edu)

Allison Uzzle

PS-RtI-Technology & Learning Connections

Regional Loan Library Technology Specialist

I am a Regional Loan Library Technology Specialist for the AT-UDL Loan Library. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. I am currently planning to continue my education in order to obtain a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology specializing in Learning and Cognition. While working on my minor in statistics I learned that I had a passion for the analysis of data and information gathering. This particular interest, along withmy attention to detail and organizational skills, is what attracted me to work with the AT-UDL Loan Library.

I am a native Floridian from the Port Orange area. During my time at UCF, I was a research assistant to doctoral candidates. This gave me the chance to design and execute research gathering techniques. It also gave me exposure to the practical application of my academic coursework. I have stayed active in my community and look forward to the opportunity to improve the educational experience of local students through the use of assistive technology.

Lauren Servido

PS-RtI-Technology & Learning Connections

Regional Loan Library Technology Specialist

I am a Regional Technology Specialist with the PS/RtI Technology & Learning Connections Project. I am responsible for implementation and assessment of project activities under the supervision of the project state and regional coordinators. I maintain and manage the operation of the AT-UDL Loan Library and manage statewide training materials. I am Makerbot 3D Print Certified. In my spare time, I enjoy the beautiful Florida scenery by bicycle riding and paddle boarding.