Summer Survival Kit
Summer is in full effect. Summer heat, summer school, summer fun, summer vacations and summer activities are in full swing; hiking, traveling, exploring, picnics, beach,...
Changing The Narrative
I was working on this blog post when, once again, the news hit me, and I thought this is why we need to change the narrative. I am specifically referring to the woman who called…
Changing Accessibility
It’s summertime, which means vacations, long hikes, swimming, road trips, and so much more. Although we have come a long way when it comes to...
A Fitting End
The 2017-2018 school year has officially come to an end for me. I like to use this time to reflect… how did I do as...
Processing Disorder?
She came to me as a pint-sized dynamo! A kindergartner with all kinds of personality and an attitude to go right along with it. At...
In Honor Of
The unofficial start to summer, today we celebrate Memorial Day. A holiday filled with BBQs, picnics, family fun, high school baseball championships, and more, we...
What’s Your Superpower?
I was enjoying the June 2018 issue of the California Educator when I came across this statement, “It’s a fact: all educators possess superpowers.” It...
A Mother’s Day Tribute
Many women do noble things, but a mother surpasses them all. So I write today to honor and offer up this tribute to mothers and...
A Teaching Moment
I grew up with a mom who taught my brother, sister and I to never stare, to never tease, and to never treat a person...
What Do You See?
In years past, teaching students with severe disabilities was usually limited to “functional” activities: such as learning to go to the bathroom, to feed ones...