Angela Williams
Faculty Director at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Angela Francisco
Angela is an incredible leader. She values her employees and goes out of her way to make everyone feel special. Angela encourages her staff to prioritize their needs, she holds us accountable for our self-care. Angela understands the burnout that comes with our profession and wants all of her employees to feel whole when they work with the students. Angela juggles many tasks in her role, she’s always willing to jump in where support is needed.
Nancy Santoro
I have known Angela in a professional setting for almost 10 years. Angela is a thoughtful and compassionate leader who advocates for her employees, the students she works with, and their families. Angela believes that everyone has room for growth, including herself. She takes her knowledge of the field and builds the capacity of her staff all while continuously trying to better herself and expand her knowledge even further. There is no job that Angela would ask of her staff that she herself wouldn’t do. She believes that every staff member in her building plays an integral role in the success of her school, and it shows based off of the fluidity and passion that runs through her program. Angela is an amazing Director of Faculty. Anyone would be lucky to work under her leadership.
Angela Francisco
Angela is an incredible leader. She values her employees and goes out of her way to make everyone feel special. Angela encourages her staff to prioritize their needs, she holds us accountable for our self-care. Angela understands the burnout that comes with our profession and wants all of her employees to feel whole when they work with the students. Angela juggles many tasks in her role, she’s always willing to jump in where support is needed.
Nancy Santoro
I have known Angela in a professional setting for almost 10 years. Angela is a thoughtful and compassionate leader who advocates for her employees, the students she works with, and their families. Angela believes that everyone has room for growth, including herself. She takes her knowledge of the field and builds the capacity of her staff all while continuously trying to better herself and expand her knowledge even further. There is no job that Angela would ask of her staff that she herself wouldn’t do. She believes that every staff member in her building plays an integral role in the success of her school, and it shows based off of the fluidity and passion that runs through her program. Angela is an amazing Director of Faculty. Anyone would be lucky to work under her leadership.
Angela Francisco
Angela is an incredible leader. She values her employees and goes out of her way to make everyone feel special. Angela encourages her staff to prioritize their needs, she holds us accountable for our self-care. Angela understands the burnout that comes with our profession and wants all of her employees to feel whole when they work with the students. Angela juggles many tasks in her role, she’s always willing to jump in where support is needed.
Nancy Santoro
I have known Angela in a professional setting for almost 10 years. Angela is a thoughtful and compassionate leader who advocates for her employees, the students she works with, and their families. Angela believes that everyone has room for growth, including herself. She takes her knowledge of the field and builds the capacity of her staff all while continuously trying to better herself and expand her knowledge even further. There is no job that Angela would ask of her staff that she herself wouldn’t do. She believes that every staff member in her building plays an integral role in the success of her school, and it shows based off of the fluidity and passion that runs through her program. Angela is an amazing Director of Faculty. Anyone would be lucky to work under her leadership.
Angela Francisco
Angela is an incredible leader. She values her employees and goes out of her way to make everyone feel special. Angela encourages her staff to prioritize their needs, she holds us accountable for our self-care. Angela understands the burnout that comes with our profession and wants all of her employees to feel whole when they work with the students. Angela juggles many tasks in her role, she’s always willing to jump in where support is needed.
Nancy Santoro
I have known Angela in a professional setting for almost 10 years. Angela is a thoughtful and compassionate leader who advocates for her employees, the students she works with, and their families. Angela believes that everyone has room for growth, including herself. She takes her knowledge of the field and builds the capacity of her staff all while continuously trying to better herself and expand her knowledge even further. There is no job that Angela would ask of her staff that she herself wouldn’t do. She believes that every staff member in her building plays an integral role in the success of her school, and it shows based off of the fluidity and passion that runs through her program. Angela is an amazing Director of Faculty. Anyone would be lucky to work under her leadership.
Credentials
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)Aug, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
TEDxTalk Speaker
TEDxApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
PCM Instructor
Professional Crisis Management AssociationMay, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Ukeru Trauma Informed Care
UkeruJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Autism Specialist
International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) -
Elementary School Teacher
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School Endorsement As Middle School Teacher
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School Endorsement as Reading Teacher
Illinois State Board of Education -
School Principal & Administration
Illinois State Board of Education -
Special Education Teacher
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Special Education Teacher, Middle School
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Transition & Vocational Teacher
Illinois State Board of Education
Experience
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Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty Director
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Jul 2020 - Present
I serve as the Faculty Director at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. I have the pleasure of leading all teams and staff members throughout our therapeutic day school program, adult day program, and Career College. Turning Pointe Autism Foundation creates best practice learning environments to increase independence, communication, and socially appropriate behaviors.
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School Administrator-Faculty Supervisor
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
I served as the School Administrator in a therapeutic day school for students with special needs on the autism spectrum. The team I am privileged to supervise includes teachers, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, BCBAs, program specialists, Instructional Coach, Bus Drivers, Nurse, IEP Coordinator, and Paraprofessionals. Our team works to support the needs of our students in innovative ways.
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Marklund
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Principal
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2019
I served as the Assistant Principal in a therapeutic day school for students with special needs ages 3-21.
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Instructional Coach
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Dec 2015 - Jul 2017
Instructional coach for curriculum development and support, assessment, and trainer for crisis team and behavior management. Supported all new life skills teachers as their mentor.
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Special Education Teacher
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2015
Life Skills Teacher-taught in all four classrooms early childhood, primary, middle school, and high school transition classes as I opened up each new classroom.
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3rd Grade Teacher
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
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1st/2nd Grade Multiage ELL Teacher in Alaska
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Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
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8th Grade Language Arts Teacher
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Aug 2006 - Jun 2007
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Education
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Northern Illinois University
Master of Science (M.S.) in Behavior Analysis, BCBA -
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Science (M.S.), School Administration-Principal Preparation Program (Type 75) -
Western Governors University
Master of Science (M.S.), Special Education and Teaching (LBS1 Pre-K to 21) -
Elmhurst College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching (Grades K-8 with Middle School Endorsement in Social Studies/LA)