What is your educational background from SRU and where do you work?
-M.Ed in Special Education and Special Education Supervisory Certification (SRU)
-Director of Special Education through Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
I love knowing that I make a difference in the lives of students with special needs.
What advice would you give to current students who are enrolled in the teacher preparation program, and to SRU students generally?
For Education Majors: Only people who have a true passion for teaching kids and can demonstrate true caring and patience for kids should become a teacher. If you don’t have those things, switch majors immediately! Also, learn as much as you can regarding differentiated instructional techniques, including how to teach online. Gain as much experience as you can with kids and teaching. Volunteer if you’re not getting enough face-to-face time with kids. All kids are unique and deserve teachers who are experts in childhood development so that the students and teachers are not met with frustration in this challenging endeavor of education.
For all SRU Majors: College is a unique part of your life. Embrace all that it has to offer…..in moderation!
Name an SRU experience or faculty that had a positive influence on you and explain why.
I loved getting my Master's as part of a cohort of educators. It gave me the opportunity to interact with my teacher colleagues and gain insight from their experiences. It allowed us to learn from and challenge one another.
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