- Department:
- Riley Hospital for Children
My passion lies in advocating for students with behavioral health needs in the school setting in different capacities. This includes supported transition planning from an acute care hospital to the school setting, advocating for appropriate special education services, as well as working with school staff to support their needs in sitting alongside of students with behavioral health needs. I am a proponent of using Educational Neuroscience in supporting students, and am involved in multiple local and state organizations dedicated to these missions. I am proud to work beside Dr. Lori Desautels in her work with Applied Educational Neuroscience. I work with numerous schools, districts, and organizations in their efforts to meet students where they are in brain development, regulation, and in providing a safe and nurturing school environment to learn and thrive. I have done this thus far through keynote speeches, 30-60 minute workshops at numerous events, half/full-day professional development, and ongoing support. I am an alumni of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and originally from Marlton, New Jersey. I am certified in Elementary Education, Mild Intervention, Applied Educational Neuroscience, and I graduated with a minor in English as a New Language and Reading. I currently am pursuing my Masters at Butler University in Effective Teaching and Leadership, scheduled to graduate May 2020. I am enthusiastic, innovative, and love connecting with people.