Educational background:

•Graduated Magna Cum Laude – Cal Lutheran University (CLU)

             Clear Standard Elementary Credential K-8

             Resource Specialist Certificate  (Academic Fellowship)

•Learning Handicapped Credential – Cal State University Northridge

•Clear Administrative Services Credential – University of LaVerne

1. •    Master of Education – University of LaVerne
   

2. •     2 year autism training certificate – So. Cal. Autism Training Coalition
   

•TEACCH training (3 and 5 day trainings)

•Professional Assault Response Training (Certified Trainer of Trainers)

•ABA and Discrete Trial Teaching Training – Autism Partnership

•Attended countless autism and related conferences and trainings over the past 35 years

Work and Teaching Experience - Los Angeles Unified School District

1. • Technical Expert Specialist-Autism – 2000-Retirement . 
   

2. -Designed and implemented the Intensive Comprehensive Autism Programs (ICAP) for pre-school and K-1 
   

     students with autism (9 sites, 12 classes)

1. -Ongoing advisor and trainer to ICAP programs
   

2. -Designed and implemented initial and ongoing autism training for teachers, administrators, assistants, and
   

     support personnel

1. -Designed and implemented programs for high-functioning/Asperger students in LAUSD
   

2. -Consultant to all autism programs and related personnel throughout LAUSD (preschool, Program Specialists, Teachers, Local District Coordinators, Due Process, Support Personnel, etc.)
   

3. -Lecture on the topic of autism spectrum disorder to all 8 LAUSD districts
   

4. -Guest trainer to Lancaster School District on autism spectrum disorder
   

5. •Program Specialist (West Valley) – 1998-2000
   

6. -Consultant to K-12 in West Valley Special Education Unit – area 2 (approximately 12 schools)
   

7. -Determined appropriate placement for students with disabilities
   

8. -Participated in IEP’s related to placement, educational, behavioral, and DIS services issues
   

9. -Directed regular trainings for teachers, assistants, and other personnel on related special education issues
   

10. -Co-organized Summer School for entire unit for summer of 1999
    

11. •Inclusion Facilitator – 1995-1998
    

12. -Facilitated the full inclusion of 15 to 19 students with various disabilities (95% Autistic) in 12 different schools
    

13. -Provided hands on training for general education teachers and assistants
    

14. -Made modifications and accommodations to general education curriculum for students included in general education settings
    

15. -Provided ongoing consultation to teachers and assistants and related personnel
    

16. -Provided behavioral training (Professional Assault Response Training (PART) to personnel working with students with behavioral challenges
    

17. -Designed and implemented behavioral support plans for included students
    

18. •Resource Specialist Teacher –1994-1995
    

19. •Learning Handicapped Teacher – 1991-1994
    

20. •Special Education Assistant – 1977-1989