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About rpan52

As a teaching professor who does research, I have an amazing opportunity to observe the work of early intervention professionals coaching families of young children making my textbooks come alive. My students are the beneficiaries even though they may not be by my side. For exemplary teaching at the university level to transpire, research and teaching cannot be separated. Professors involved in research witness this transformation in process and pass on to the classrooms of today and tomorrow. Contextual teaching, membership in professional organizations, and attending and presenting at national conferences allow me to pass the latest evidence-based interventions to my students. I want to create more opportunities for interaction. Prior to teaching at Lindenwood University, I worked for Special School District of St. Louis County with children of all abilities and their families for 20 years, and led professional development for 2500 special education teachers while earning my doctorate in Special Education at University of Missouri. I continue teaching online undergraduate and graduate special education methods courses. My research interest includes field testing The Family Planner as a "Do It Yourself Tool" and Android App.

Families who Field Test the iPhone App

Prior to downloading the iPhone App on your phone, you will need to email me your iPhone’s Unique Device Identification (UDID) to be registered with Apple as a User of the Family Planner iPhone App. Please follow the attached directions … Continue reading

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Back to School: Reflections for Every Teacher

As we all, myself included, get ready for the new 2019-2020 school year, I find myself digging through last year’s course evaluations and reflecting on “redesign”. In my Inbox from The Council for Exceptional Children, arrived a timely link to … Continue reading

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Poster Presentation, Oct. 23, 2018

34th International Division of Early Childhood Conference on Young Children with Disabilities and their Families Poster Presentation  

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Para position 2:45-6:00 St. Charles City School district 7/22/16

Please apply directly to St. Charles City Human Resources website if you are interested. St. Charles School District is in need of a preschool paraprofessional to work approximately 2:45-6:00 daily with our MPP students and extended care at Coverdell Elementary.

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Future Teacher-James Wofford

What I want for your child is to feel loved and safe at all times. I want your child to feel like we have a strong, teacher-student, relationship, because in order for significant learning to take place a relationship must be … Continue reading

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Future Teacher-Norman Robinson

What I want for your child is to have the same benefits and opportunities as any other American Citizen. Your child deserves respect, empathy, and independence.  You child’s outstretched hand is to be held in admiration as a greeting between … Continue reading

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Future Teacher-Taelynn Otte

It deeply saddens me to see how people with disabilities were labeled as disabled and basically thrown out to the curb. Instead we need to create a society that sees disabled people as people first who love and have the … Continue reading

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Future Teacher-Lauren Mitchell

I want a learning environment where children do not feel defined by their disability but can freely express themselves and let their individual personalities shine. I want children to have the opportunity to share their personality with their peers and … Continue reading

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Future Teacher-Holly McGuire

We must recognize and support students’ talents, strengths and gifts, not their disabilities. Labels only restrict expectations we have for ourselves and others. Social-emotional development is an understated yet vital part of every students’ growth. Allowing student led peer interaction … Continue reading

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Future Teacher-Theresa Kaiser

I want for your child is to be included in a general population classroom.  I think this will boost their social skills and help with communication.  I think the last video was great with Avery because she felt more comfortable … Continue reading

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