“First seek to understand, then to be understood,” ~ Stephen Covey Everyday I seek to understand students, then guide them in their next steps in learning. With each step, students make progress toward their goals. It’s a pleasure to support students as they work toward graduation, participation in their communities, and awareness of the wider of world.
Experience: 25+ years in teaching and teacher leadership in urban and suburban schools and districts.
Education: University of Minnesota, Masters degree in Special Education St. Cloud State University, Bachelors degree in Speical Education
Materials used include The Rational Number Project, Math Antics, Common Core Sheets, Brainingcamp, Teacher Created Activities. Progress toward learning targets will be assessed in multiple ways including objects, pictures, words, and symbols.
First semester
Second semester
Materials used include The Rational Number Project, Banzai Financial Literacy, Moneywise Teen, Math Antics, Common Core Sheets, . Progress toward learning targets will be assessed in multiple ways including projects and presentations.
See student handbook for Edison’s grading scale and grading policy. Students will be graded according to the accommodations in their IEP, Individual Education Plan.
Students are not allowed to use their phones or other personal electronics during class time unless the teacher approves a specific learning related use. Please do not expect your student to answer their phone or reply to a text during class time- if there is an emergency please call the main office (612-668-1300) and they will contact your student and have them call home.
Career Seminar is co-taught by a work coordinator and a special education teacher. In Career Seminar students explore the world of work. Topics include self exploration, commiunication skills, teamwork, employer expectations, and planning for a career. Students also learn to create resumes, complete applications, and how to interview for jobs. Students who successfully complete Career Seminar are then eligible to participate in Caree Based Vocational Training at a job site.
Global Communities is co-taught by a social studies teacher and a special education teacher. In Global Communities students explore the concepts of citizenship, rights and responsibilities, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and barriers to achievement of those goals. Students learn to research an issue and complete a World Savvy project.