About US

Amanda has worked in special education since 2009. She started off as an instructional assistant in an elementary autism program. After two years as an instructional assistant, she started substitute teaching and after a couple of months took a long-term substitute position teaching an elementary intellectual disabilities class. After a year of substitute teaching, she was hired for my first teaching position. She has been teaching now for a decade and have taught kindergarten through 12th grade in self-contained and inclusion settings. Amanda has worked with learners of all abilities and it is truly her passion to help each and every child reach their full potential. She created this website as a means of sharing information and resources. She hopes you find some useful information and/or resources.

Education:

Shenandoah University: Master of Science in Education- Special Education

Liberty University: Bachelor of Science- Psychology

Kathy started substitute teaching when her youngest child was in preschool. She enjoyed working with special education students so much that she decided to pursue her masters in special education. She taught middle school and high school students in Fauquier County, Virginia. In 2003, she earned a second masters in Reading. This reinforced her passion for teaching students how to read and helping them learn to love reading. Eventually, Kathy decided that she wanted to pursue her doctorate. She started working for T/TAC at George Mason University and started working with teachers through Region 4. A few years ago, she decided she missed working with students and went back to teaching in Fauquier County. She is currently the reading specialist at the middle school level and loves it.

Education:

George Mason University: Doctor of Philosophy- Literacy & Special Education

University of Virginia: Master of Education- Reading

George Mason University: Master of Education- Special Education

Mary Washington College: Bachelor of Arts- Economics