Research and Personal Interests:
Autism
Families in early intervention
Inclusive practices (strategies)
Personnel preparation for inclusion

Education:
PhD –Early Childhood Special Education - The Pennsylvania State University
Med – Special Education / Early Childhood – Ohio University
BSEd – Kindergarten / Elementary – Ohio University

Awards won and who awarded them to you:
Teaching Award, Department of CDFR
Recognition for Outstanding Service - College of Human Ecology
Nomination for BRIDGES Leadership program
Team Award for Outstanding Service to Child Development Laboratory

What City, State, or Country are you originally from?
Roseville, Ohio

Some type of quote you live by:
"I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn't have the heart to let him down..." Abraham Lincoln

Something interesting about yourself?
Parent of four daughters; one who was born with a disability.