Sarah began her career teaching young children in a private school setting. But the need to “do more” tugged at her heart strings and it is through her Masters program in Early Childhood Special Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, that she found her calling. Over the past 12+ years, she worked in various special education settings and held leadership roles as teacher mentor and supervisor. She has witnessed the power of early intervention in helping young children with exceptionalities reach their full developmental potential. Sarah is now thrilled to share her passion for serving and advocating on behalf of children with exceptional needs, within her college classroom.

Education

• MA, Early Childhood Special Education, Columbia University Teachers College
• BA, Early Childhood Education and Child Psychology, Smith College

Accomplishments

• PDE Instructional II Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education
• “Breaking the Cycle: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for Disability-Related Discussions,” published in Teacher Education and Special Education (2018)

Areas of Expertise/Interest

• Early Childhood Special Education
• Early Intervention
• Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disorders
• Universal Design for Learning
• Inclusive practices
• Collaboration and Co-Teaching
• IEP Facilitation
• Special Education Advocacy