Experience

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  Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education

  • Director of Special Projects

    • 1988 - Present

    Founding Board President, CEO, Director of Special Projects. Previously: Director of Professional Learning Services. MCIE provides support to school districts in transforming school services to include all learners in the instruction and life of the school community; supports schools with student planning, particularly for students with academic and behavioral challenges; and conducts courses and workshops on strategies for effective and successful inclusive practices. MCIE consults with and shares information with families and educators about best practices in education.

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  University of Kansas

  • Lawrence, KS

  • Adjunct Faculty Member

    • Aug 2016 - Present
    • Lawrence, KS

    Advise and support the KU SWIFT Education Center and graduate students interning at the SWIFT Center

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  SWIFT National Center on Inclusive School Reform

  • Team Leader: SWIFT Center

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2017

    As a member of the SWIFT Executive Team, Evaluation Team and Maryland State Facilitator, promote the implementation of administrative and instructional practices that lead to membership, meaningful participation, and successful learning for all students in 5 states and 64 schools.

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  Autistic Self Advocacy Network

  • Washington DC

  • Board Member and former Treasurer

    • Sep 2013 - Jul 2017
    • Washington DC

    As a member of the Board of Directors, support financial management and planning, as well as general organizational oversight.

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  President's Committee on People with Intellectual Disabilities

  • Member

    • May 2011 - May 2013

    Advises the President andthe Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the full participation of people with intellectual disabiities in the community, such as:(a) expansion of educational opportunities; (b) promotion of homeownership; (c) assurance of workplace integration; (d) improvement of transportation options; (e) expansion of full access to community living; and (f) increasing access to assistive and universally designed technologies.

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  TASH

  • Board member and Past President

    • Jan 2007 - Dec 2012

    International professional and advocacy organization devoted to inclusion and full participation of people with significant disabilities and support needs in all aspects of life: schools, homes, work, and community.

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  East Baltimore Resources, Inc.

  • Executive Director

    • 1985 - 1989

    Founding Executive Director for an employment agency for young adults with disabilities. Established a supported employment program, quadrupled revenue and services, expanded the Board of Directors and volunteer services.

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  School District of Philadelphia

  • Consultant

    • 1983 - 1985

    Worked with the Board of Education to implement the "Urban Model Project" to include students with disabilities; reported to the federal court regarding implementation of court order associated with lawsuit.

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  The Johns Hopkins University

  • Instructor

    • 1979 - 1985

    Taught graduate course in the assessment and design of intervention services for infants and todlers with disabilities.

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  Maryland State Department of Education

  • Staff Specialist

    • 1982 - 1983

    Provided technical assistance to school districts in Maryland in the delivery of intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities.