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I am originally from Chicago, and the youngest of nine kids. I am the "crazy aunt" to 21 nieces and nephews, and in my spare time I love to solo travel and go to concerts. I also coach an under 12 Miracle League t-ball team (Go Storm!). I was inspired to go into special education because of my nephew, Connor, who has Cerebral Palsy. I help raise Connor and his brother Harry, and have been on both sides of the table at IEP meetings. I truly believe all students can achieve great things. 

I am a graduate of Athens State and hold both an elementary education anda collaborative education K-6 certificate. I will graduate with a Masters in Differentiated Instruction in December and will be pursuing a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification as well as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) certification.

B.S. Elementary Education Athens State University

Class B Special Education K-6
Class B Elementary Education

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I have been teaching special education for almost eight years. I was previously a K-5 resource teacher, but am now on my third year of collaborative special education.

Ridgecrest K-5 self-contained 2017-2017
Whitesburg K-2 self-contained 2017-2022