Providing the Tools for a Life of Learning
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
About ME
Dedicated Educator
I am a former nurse now working with young children with disabilites and their families. I am passionate about high expectations and a strengths based approach in teaching literacy.
I work for G.R.I.T. Calgary Society in early intervention. We support children and their families from age 2 years, 8 months to 5 years, 11 months through Program Unit Funding (Alberta Education).
I am also a Master's student at the University of British Columbia. I am taking my Master's in Education, specializing in Literacy Education.
Natural Language Acquisition
Natural Language Acquisition includes analytical and gestalt language development. To learn more about NLA, please see https://communicationdevelopmentcenter.com/nla-overview/.
Social Stories
Short stories that teach children life skills and the unwritten rules needed to navigate daily life.