Sharon Grandy Loudon
Yakima
Summary
Dynamic leader in the field of education with nearly 30 years of experience, collaborating and connecting with community providers to improve learning for neurodivergent students. Expert in professional development, driving significant improvements in student academic and behavioral outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Autism Education Specialist
ESD 105
Yakima, WA
09.2008 - Current
- Supported school districts in modifying district curriculum for students with autism, ensuring alignment with core learning standards developed by WA state.
- Developed and facilitated professional development workshops for educators and school administrators, improving behavioral supports and instructional practices for neurodivergent learners.
- Facilitated meetings with parents, doctors, and school district teams, improving collaboration between individuals and/or agencies to improve student outcomes.
- Collaborated with local school districts to develop supplemental contracts, expanding upon their service for their student population while positively impacting ESD 105 funding for autism programming brought on by budget constraints due to cuts in state educational funding.
Director of Social Programming
Lynchpin
Yakima, WA
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Developed social skills curriculum for neurodivergent learners aged 6-19.
- Directed social skills groups for children, promoting skill growth in the areas of initiating and maintaining peer relationships, emotional regulation, reciprocity in communication, and dealing with disappointment.
- Directed parent chat sessions, supporting the generalization of newly acquired social skills to home and community settings.
Early Interventionist/Diagnostican
Children's Village
Yakima, WA
06.1999 - 05.2008
- Developed strength based individualized intervention plans for children with developmental delays.
- Collaborated with families, medical teams, and school districts to enhance access to appropriate developmental therapies.
- Developed a autism preschool pilot program with Central WA University, supporting student interns in learning about best practice modalities for learning for students on the autism spectrum.
- Provided clinical support as part of the autism diagnostic team, completing gold standard diagnostic evaluations using the ADOS evaluation model.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-2025
Bachelor's of Education - Special Education, General Education, Psychology
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05-1997
Skills
- Professional Development for Educators, Therapists and School Administrators Across WA State
- Contract Development/Budgeting
- Professional Development for Educator, Therapists and School Administrators Across WA State
- Professional Development Kansas State Early Intervention Program
- Social Skills Program Development
- Behavioral Programming for Students PK-12th Grade
Timeline
Director of Social Programming
Lynchpin
01.2014 - 06.2019
Regional Autism Education Specialist
ESD 105
09.2008 - Current
Early Interventionist/Diagnostican
Children's Village
06.1999 - 05.2008
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor's of Education - Special Education, General Education, Psychology
Gonzaga University