Beyond Sped Limits

My first job in education was as a paraeducator at a non-public ABA school for students with autism who had significant problem behavior. From there I quickly advanced to teacher. I taught at this non-public ABA school for several years with students ages 10-15. Then, I helped a public school district open their own ABA classrooms, there I taught a self contained K-2 class for children with autism. I taught in an emotionally disturbed k-2 hybrid classroom before going back to middle school. Currently, I teach in a moderate/severe self contained middle school classroom. I am going into my 13th year of teaching!

My teaching style is fun and functional! I believe children (especially sped) learn best when they are engaged and are enjoying their learning. Everything I teach is for a functional purpose. When moderate/severe special education students reach secondary schools it is time to begin preparing them for their future. I believe in helping children gain the skills to be as independent as possible in their lives.

Teacher of the year 2018 Teacher of the year 2019 Model Classroom (Self Contained SPED) 2019

I went to Southern Connecticut State University for my Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies,with a concentration in Child Psychology. I continued on to receive my special education teaching certification as well as a Masters Degree in Autism. I also am a Registered Behavior Technician and have a QASP certification. Currently, I am enrolled at Florida Institute of Technology in their Applied Behavioral Analysis program.

I love teaching and am happy to share all of my resources with all of you!