On behaviors…A good reminder. Crises happen. We cannot teach anyone (child or adult) anything from that moment until they de-escalate. #CEC2024 #BehaviorManagement #SpecialEducation

What comes to mind when you think of "post-secondary transition?" Most common responses: #Independence, Hard, Realistic. #CEC2024

Just had an awesome conversation about building a more #inclusive community with Kennett Library!! Exciting things coming soon! #inclusion

Excited to speak this week at PaTTAN 2024 Community of Practice Transition Conference! I'm so lucky to be able to share the awesome and #inclusive things happening at Avon Grove SD!

Advocates at #SELS2024 are learning about the issues facing school districts and special education learners this week, like shortages of special educators, lack of mental health resources in schools, and funding. #4SpecialEducation specialeducationlegislativesummit.org/events/special…

Great session at the PaTTAN transition conference. Interesting to see what words come to mind when you think of post-secondary transition. We have work to do! #SpecialEducation

“Parents don’t care what you know until they know you care.” We forget this too often! Show you are invested in our kids, first! #rtmk12

So proud to be part of Avon Grove SD. Learning along with the other spec ed leaders around the country and WE are doing a lot of great things! When it comes to tiered mental health support - we are ahead of the pack! #rtmk12

Had a GREAT presentation yesterday at #DCDT2024!! Sharing lessons learned at Avon Grove SD and the progress we are all making toward an inclusive community!

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Had some great conversations at the Kennett Library about inclusive practices and their new sensory toolkits! Avon Grove SD #inclusionmatters

Are you attending the Council for Exceptional Children national convention? Join me at this #CEC2025 teacher slam session tomorrow!

Had a great session at #cec2025!! Exciting to share the amazing things that our teachers at Avon Grove SD do for kids! Council for Exceptional Children

What are the odds your #CEC2025 poster session is set up next to THREE current and former colleagues?? The world of special education is small and full of strong advocates for kids. Grateful to have made these connections!

In 2018 we interviewed McCallie 6th graders. Now it's time for these same McCallie seniors to answer their childhood questions. In order of appearance: Canon Brock '25 Will Turrell '25 Nkenge Ashford '25 Christian Lawhorn '25 Ward Richey '25 #mccallieschool #graduation

🎉 Congratulations to Avon Grove School District, a 2025 Creative Impact Award winner! Led by Micheal Ubbens Ed.D. and Nicole Salvi, their innovative use of #AXIS3 is streamlining special education systems and creating real impact.

“When we rest in the present moment, we experience a sense of ease and freedom that comes not from controlling our lives, but from letting go of our struggle with them.” - Joseph Goldstein

So proud to be part of an organization at the front of best practices for students! Our amazing teachers presented on Safety practices for students in low incident classrooms. Way to go! #autism #BKTKH2025

I’m excited to share that I’m being considered for Vice President of the PA Council for Exceptional Children (PACEC)! Council for Exceptional Children I’m passionate about advocating for the best individualized education for our children. I’d love to have your vote! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…