
Dedicated Special Education educator with 12+ years of experience across Pre-K–12 in diverse school settings. Skilled in developing compliant, standards-driven IEPs and using data-informed instruction to support academic and social-emotional growth. Builds inclusive, supportive environments through strong collaboration with students, families, and staff, while mentoring colleagues and applying trauma-informed practices. Personal experience supporting family members with Down syndrome for over 20 years strengthens commitment to advocacy and inclusion.
Background includes coaching, tutoring, and classroom leadership across multiple states, with licensure in NC, SC, CO, and NM. Also brings 7+ years of competitive volleyball coaching, collegiate athletics experience, and 7 years of AVP beach volleyball competition.
Virtual Support: (2024-present)
In-Person: (2023-2024)
• Unified Basketball and Soccer, Vista Peak Preparatory, Aurora, CO — Created and coached the first unified teams at the school; worked with students to build understanding of disabilities and promote inclusion.
• Adaptive Water Skiing, Denver Park and Recreation/Special Olympics, Denver, CO — Supported adaptive athletes through recreational water skiing activities.
• Colorado PLACE Elementary Education
• PRAXIS: Special Education Core Knowledge and Applications