I love helping people learn. As a teenager, I missed out on grades 7-11; and the rest o of my public school education wasn’t much better.
Fortunately, I eventually crossed paths with a handful of teachers/professors who recognized my potential and helped me get on the right track. Through their mentorship, I learned to believe in myself; which ultimately inspired me to raise my personal goals and expectations. Empowering Educators to serve all of their students more effectively is my way of paying it forward.
Services
- Accessibility training for education professionals.
- Serve on advisory boards.
- Myth busting round table.
- Guest lectures and classroom presentations.
- Disability history and culture training.
Credentials
- BA in Educational Studies from Western Governors University.
- Former member of the Missouri State University Design Thinking Advisory Board.
- Student-teaching experience.
- Founding member of the Diversity Council at The University of Baltimore School of Law.
- Presented or taught at schools, such as:
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- University of Notre Dame.
- Cleveland State University School of Law.
- Boise State University.
- University of Baltimore School of Law.
Presentations & Keynotes
- From GED to JD: My Remarkable Educational Journey.
- 5 Reasons for Hiring More Teachers with Disabilities.
- From Least-Restrictive to Most-Conducive: Rethinking Our Approach to Special Education.
- The Forgotten Minority: The Importance of Incorporating Disability History into Your Curriculum.
- History Wasn’t Meant to be Boring: Making the Case for Integrated Education.