Prior to my doctoral studies, I was a general and special education math teacher for junior high school. I never worked much with the elementary level and focused much of my time at the secondary level. During my first year, I started reading about autism and behavioral therapy since one of my advisors was a... Continue Reading →
I have been using the MyBib citation and reference page generator for almost 2 years now as a Ph.D. student. If there is one tool I would recommend to any secondary or post-secondary student when it comes to research, MyBib would be in my top 5 list. One thing I love about it is that... Continue Reading →
"Just Read" Chrome Extension BEFORE Just Read AFTER Just Read Before my doctoral studies, routine reading in my life was practically nonexistent. I became very bored with reading and spent most of the time re-reading the same page over and over and thinking of the million other things I could've been doing. I am a... Continue Reading →
In the past 2 years as a Ph.D. student, I have learned more about education, specifically special education, than in the 11 years I was an educator. It has, however, been 2 of the hardest years so far in my career. Reading and writing consumes every minute of your day (you even dream about it,... Continue Reading →
Most recently, which was also presented at the CEC conference in January 2022, I have been working on a systematic literature review on case law specific to assistive technology (AT) due process complaints that made it to federal court. One interesting finding was that litigation or parental complaints were not typically due to lack of... Continue Reading →
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 →