Independency/Life Skills

Katrina Copeland My name is Katrina Copeland and I am an English 1 co-teacher and Academic Seminar (Resource) teacher, along with Special Education Department Head at Byrnes Freshman Academy in Duncan...

Stacie has been a special education teacher for nine years, the most recent eight at Glasgow High School, where she works with students with moderate to severe disabilities ranging in age from 14 to...

I love teaching! I love helping students find the best way they can learn and go with it. I encourage all types of learning. I have empathy for my mild/moderate students because I was once one of them. I received special education services in Elementary school but was able to “exit” when I entered Jr. High.

Originally published in Star Herald. It’s that time of year where plans following senior year of high school are being looked at more and more closely by students, parents and schools. Students crave...

Derek Bunn is a Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT) with the York Region District School Board in Ontario, Canada. He has been a SERT for 16 years and currently works as a Multiple Exceptionalities Teacher with students who range in age from 14 to 21 years at Sutton District High School. He has taught students with physical disabilities and different levels of developmental disabilities. Before his teaching career, Derek was an Education Assistant (EA) for 7 years with the York Catholic District School Board. Derek also worked as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) with Community Living York Central for 24 years in which he supported adults with developmentally disabilities in their daily living.

Travis Cooper lives in Kodiak, AK and has been teaching Special Education for 5 years. He has taught secondary students in a variety of settings but finds himself most at home in a Life Skills program. Currently, he is taking classes working towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analysts. When he is not focused on school, he enjoys spending time hiking and exploring the local trails.