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Master of Arts in Special Education, Cardinal Stritch University
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Dr. Martin Luther College
Studied School Counseling at the graduate level, UW-Whitewater
Licensed in elementary education, social studies, adaptive education, learning disabilities, and cross-categorical special education
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Practitioner, trained by the Karen Purvis Institute of Child Development
Certified as a Trauma and Resiliency Practitioner and Trainer through Starr Commonwealth
Certified Parent Peer Specialist for the State of Wisconsin
Certified Parenting Coach through Anu Family Services and the Center for the Challenging Child
Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator, trained by the HALO Project
Employment
Family Peer Specialist, School-Based Wellness Specialist, and TBRI® Practitioner; former teacher (general education and then special education); past experience teaching persons of all ages with intellectual disabilities and training others to do the same; over two decades of experience as a professional writer and editor
My Family
My husband and I have had the blessing and privilege of raising six incredible children, most of whom are now living on their own.
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