As a Special Education teacher for students with severe and multiple disabilities, my interest in participating in the AZLEND program is motivated by the needs that I see and by my passion for service. I hope to improve my leadership skills so that I can help improve the quality of life of for people with special health care needs as well as thier families.
I was proud to be part of the first AZLEND Trainee cohort (2011-2012)—what an incredible experience. During my year as a trainee, I ‘stretched’ the limits of technology—during the fall semester, I connected remotely from the U of A South campus in my hometown of Douglas, Arizona (2.5 hours away from Tucson) and during the spring semester, while on my externship, I connected remotely from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA! Talk about accommodating! My discipline is Special Education and I had the great fortune of having Dr. McGrath as my faculty advisor.
