About Deirdre
My Teaching Journey
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Spelman College1982
Dyslexia Specialist Certification
Master's Degree in Special Education
William Paterson University 2015
Fairleigh Dickinson University 2012
Master's Degree in Educational Leadership
William Paterson University 2018
Master's Degree Reading Education
Towson University projected for 2030
Teaching Certifications
Maryland State
Department of Education
Administrator 1
Specialist, Reading Teacher
Teaching General/Special Educator
Supervisor, Special Education
Teaching Experience
Multiple sites in New Jersey
Maryland Teaching Experience
General John Stricker
Middle School
Dundalk, MD
8/2022 - present
Skills & Expertise
Orton-Gillingham trained
Curriculum Development
Multisensory Instruction
Differentiated Instruction
Public Relations & Communications
Parent Communication
D.W. Redmond Reading, Writing & 'Rithmetic Academic Therapy - tutoring
Photo Ops Equity Liaison
Leadership position
photo credit: Madelyn, a 6th grade student
Photo Ops student
Equity Bulletin Board
Classroom Experience
Multisensory Instruction
6 Syllable Types
The C.L.O.V.E.R. game
