...I have worked with kids with special needs for 6 years, including ADD/ADHD kids as well as with kids with autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I have also taught infants, toddlers, and preschool kids. I have worked with kids with learning disorders and behavior disorders. (read more)
...I held a lectureship at Washburn from 2003 to 2008 which involved co-created the Department’s Developmental English course. Whatever your worries and goals, we will work together to reframe the creative process, so the emphasis is on its value rather than the struggle. Remember that your own uniqueness serves as the wellspring of intellectual pursuits. (read more)
...Essentially then, in my approach to education, for both myself and my students, I also encourage the process of guided discovery to unravel hidden meanings and to arrive at deeper understandings. Sometimes this involves the reinforcement of epistemology through a bit of rational skepticism. As a teacher I try to be objective, patient and fair and lead by example. (read more)