Education
M.A.T., English as a Second Language and Spanish, School for International Training
B.A., International Studies, Kenyon College
Publications
“The Learner – Diverse and Differently Abled, Understanding the Learning Journey,” The Language Educator (August - 2013)
"Students with Learning Disabilities and AD/HD in the Foreign Language Classroom," Foreign Language Annals (Spring - 2009)
"Meeting the Needs of Students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities," Learning Link Newsletter (SANS - 2007)
"Creating a Safe Environment for Students with Learning Disabilities on Study Abroad Programs" (2003)
Presentations
"World Languages and the Student with Learning Disabilities: Best Practices," Teaching in the Disciplines: Classroom Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities (Landmark College - 2002)
National and regional conferences on topics ranging from "Language-Based Learning Disabilities in the FL Classroom: Challenges and Proven Strategies" to "Using Technology to Meet the Needs of your Students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities."
Academic Interests
Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Language Teacher Education