...I have also worked as a school counselor, addiction counselor, mental health professional, child/adolescent/adult individual and family therapist. I am a passionate advocate in the educational system (specifically, for students with Individualized Education Plans, 504s, special needs, and scholastic, social, and mental health issues) and community. Most of all, I am a seeker of knowledge. (read more)
...I am a co-founder of Here We Grow summer reading program. Reading has always been my strongest teaching subject. I have 9 years teaching experience of students with various special needs (down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Mild/Moderate intellectual disabilities, etc.) My teaching certificate and Bachelor's degree is in Special Education Mild/Moderate grades 1-12. (read more)