When special education teachers or IEP teams think of transition services for students with disabilities around age 14-21, that typically would include filling out interest surveys, career placement activities, college tours, home activities such as practicing for a drivers liscense, preparing high school course schedules, going to career fairs, or something as simple as learning... Continue Reading →

As a teacher with 11 years of experience in the classroom Kahoot! was the go to formative assement machine that wasnt just great for student and teacher cuiz creation, but also for just plain fun. There are hundreds of fun icebreakers and games to choose from including identifying logos, name that movie, name that song,... Continue Reading →

Motivation is one of the main concerns that teachers have when it comes to student participation. Digital badging in the classroom at all levels K-12, including in higher education, have been a key motivator for students to be active and present in the classroom. Why digital badges? Because students are at home playing video games... Continue Reading →

Welcome to my personal website where you can find resources on educational technology, special eduation, transition services, twice-exceptional, and much more! Please feel free to browse this site for weekly blog updates, resources, and my professional information. Blog topics vary each week and are based on current research, topics, and tends related to special education... Continue Reading →

My special education foundation started as a first year teacher in Arkansas in 2008 when I graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fort Smith with a Bachelors degree in Middle Level Childhood Education with an emphasis in science and mathematics. From 2008-2013 I was a general education math teacher, but taught special education inclusion... Continue Reading →