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About Me

With over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals with disabilities, I’ve developed a deep understanding and a versatile skill set that allows me to truly make a difference. Whether it’s conducting functional evaluations, teaming up with families and professionals, or creating and refining individualized program plans, I’m passionate about tailoring support to help each person thrive.

Learn more about Perspective Co-Op's mission, values, and about my passion for working with individuals with disabilities.

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Person-Centered Perspective

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Minnesota Licensing

License # 1099480
Perspective Co-Op, 245D

License # 1113710
Otter Tail County, Adult Foster Care

UMPI/NPI: A617609300
MN Provider Identifier

File Folder 432757

Elementary Education 1-6
Developmental Disabilities K-12
Autism Spectrum Disabilities K-12*
*application pending

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Experience

2019-Present

PERSPECTIVE CO-OP

New York Mills, MN | Milaca, MN

Owner | Manager | Service Provider

[Licensed]

  • Enrolled provider with Minnesota Health Care Programs.

  • Licensed under MN statutes 245D for Adult Foster Care services that promote health, independence, safety, and community integration, for qualified persons with disabilities.

2015-2019

MILACA HIGH SCHOOL

Milaca, MN

Special Education Teacher - Full-Time

[Licensed]

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  • Individualized Education Plan case manager for students with developmental disabilities 7th grade through age 21.

  • Supervise paraprofessionals and coordinate student and staff schedules.

  • Implement behavior intervention, deescalation, and life skills programing in self-contained environment.

  • Collaborate with school-wide special education teams and communicate with parents.

2007-2015

ST. CLOUD AREA SCHOOLS

St. Cloud, MN

Special Education and General Education Teacher - Full-Time

[Licensed]

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  • ​Carry out various models of direct instruction and service delivery including whole group and co-teaching in general education and 1:1 homebound.

  • School assistive technology representative.

  • Implement universal design for learning principles, effective and poignant multidisciplinary team collaboration for multi-sensory approaches, access to communication, and structured visual and tactile schedules.

  • Deaf-blind intervener training through the MN Deaf-Blind Project.

2002-2006

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Syracuse, NY

Communication Partner Trainer | Presenter | Office Staff

  • Disseminate information, participate in institute meetings, train with autistic non-speakers, parents, speech pathologists, and researchers.

  • Attend person-centered planning meetings.

  • Present with doctoral students on topics related to disability studies and disability rights issues on campus.

Education

MASTER OF ARTS | Education K-12, Autism Spectrum Disabilities

Bethel University

2018-2022

BACHELOR OF ARTS | Inclusive Elementary & SpecialEducation, English & Textual Studies

Syracuse University

2002-2004

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