mom-professor-adventurer; special education advocate; believer in the ability, talent, greatness, and potential of every single human being; cookie enthusiast

Joined April 2009
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We’re so excited for Day 1 of our annual conference! Don’t forget to download the Cvent app to build your schedule and use our hashtag 😄 #dadd2023
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Such an important topic! Thanks for sharing Erika!
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“The organism is always right” Good reminder when looking at all behavior! #DADD @DADDCEC
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Opening session happening now! This year we have over 600 attendees! Wow! #dadd2023 #specialeducation
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15 Jan 2022
Mood.
I have officially run out of enough serenity to accept the things I cannot change. There’s simply just not enough fucking serenity to be had at this point. Maybe this is a supply chain thing too, I don’t know.
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13 Nov 2021
Hope to see you at SLO Cider on Sunday, local friends!
12 Nov 2021
SLO Cider is helping stock the Little Free Pantries. Stop by this Sunday, Nov. 14, and add shelf-stable items to the collection bin. AND, 50% of tasting room sales will benefit #HelpSLO earmarked for the Little Free Pantries. Thank you, SLO Cider! #SLOCider #FreePantries
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“Having one Black teacher in elementary school reduced Black student drop out by 29%” ⁦@VCUMERREC#educatordiversity #vcusoe
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22 Sep 2021
Hi SLO folks! We need your help getting the word out about this #LittleFreePantry event at The Pad THIS SUNDAY. A portion of the proceeds will support LFP’s or if you’d rather drop off some shelf stable food for the collection bin at The Pad! We’re excited about this partnership!
14 Sep 2021
This is BIG! The Pad has partnered with #HelpSLO to raise $2K for our Little Free Pantries. Join us on 9/26! A portion of proceeds will help keep our pantries full. #ThePadClimbing thepadclimbing.org/community…
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10 Sep 2021
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PSA: You can't small-group/individually intervene your way out of a Tier 1 problem.
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Dear @POTUS Biden, The US is at a critical point & we need greater access to faster tests Rapid tests are barely available bc they're regulated here as MEDICAL tools-holding them back Please write an EO that makes COVID testing in US a Public Health good Thanks Ppl of the USA
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COVID-19 materials for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and care providers. Includes social stories, poster, and a video on getting the vaccine, washing hands, getting a test, masking, and social distancing. cdc.gov/ncbddd/humandevelopm…

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29 Aug 2021
A Sunday sermon.
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What does science say about teaching reading to young children? According to the @WhatWorksED @IESResearch Practice Guide, the evidence is clear and summarized in this infographic. @ILAToday @CECMembership @NCILiteracy @PathtoRead @ReadingForum_Ed @leadforliteracy @ReadingRockets
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9 Aug 2021
Global Temperature Over My Lifetime xkcd.com/2500
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18 Jul 2021
Just a reminder that #HelpSLO compiled a list of resources for SLO County. If you need help, know someone who needs help, or want to show your support, it’s a good list to bookmark. docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Reminder: When you say that the pandemic now only affects "the unvaccinated," that includes kids.
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6 Jul 2021
Donate if you can!
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The special education teacher shortage is a national crisis that must be addressed. Drs. Kevin Monnin, Jamie Day, Morgan Strimel & Kasey Dye examine political factors, stakeholder roles & potential solutions surrounding special educator shortages in the US.exceptionalchildren.org/blog…
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2 Jun 2021
Big shout out to @DustyBakerTV and @KSBY for this story about our Cal Poly TIER program for SPED and Bilingual Education. ksby.com/rebound/cal-poly-sc…

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