About Me

I love to teach. It is my favorite thing to do in the world. With over a decade of experience teaching students with exceptional needs, teaching children is my life's work. I am currently a special education teacher working with students with many exceptionalities, including ADHD, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and students who are twice exceptional. I worked for eight years at a school for students with emotional disabilities and autism. Along with my teaching experience, I have held leadership roles both in my current position and in other positions at my previous school. I am certified in special education, grades one through eight, from the Maryland State Department of Education and earned a Master's degree in education and human development from George Washington University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, learning about history, playing with my dog, and keeping up with the ever-changing and much debated area of education policy. My educational philosophy is to meet my students where they are. By building relationships and gaining trust, I have successfully reached and taught students who previously cared little for school or for learning. While rigorous expectations are important, realistic goals and data tracking are vital to knowing what a student's strengths and areas of need are. I will give my all, drawing from my extensive experience and background, to work with your student on any areas of need while celebrating your student's unique gifts.

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