“Denise, you are a true expert teacher… genuinely passionate and so knowledgeable.
You have been so attentive and addressed all the concerns of everyone in the class.
I am so very impressed.  You have inspired me to be a better teacher”
Dianne K
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Teaching & Consulting

• Teacher Education
• Online Course Development & Instruction
• Innovative Education Projects

Topics in Disability Studies & Special Education:
Disability Studies in Education * Inclusion for General Education Teachers
Universal Design for Learning * Differentiated Instruction * Co-Teaching
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) * Special Education System

Topics in Online Education:
Using Online Forums for Deep Inquiry & Professional Collaboration
Online Course Design  *  Online Instruction  *  Online Learning for Teachers
Online Learning for Administrators & Policy-Makers

Experience

• 30+ Years in General & Special Education
• Elementary, Middle, High School, College
• Classroom and Online

Teacher & Resource Specialist: K-12, 14 years
Program Specialist: Special Education Program Management, 
Professional Development, Compliance; K-12, 7 years
College Instructor: UCLA Extension, University of San Diego, Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling; Higher Ed, 14 years

Education

Master’s Degree, Teachers College, Columbia University
General and Special Education Teaching Licenses
Special Training:
Early Literacy * Special Education Administration * Comprehensive Planning for Professional Development * Adult Learners * Online Education

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