Stories create connection. Learning creates possibility.
I share from the intersection of lived experience, communication, literacy, and family life.
As a parent, educator, writer, and advocate, I bring together personal story and practical learning to help families and professionals better understand communication, literacy, and meaningful participation for complex communicators.
Speaking + Media
A selection of conferences, universities, and professional organizations where I've had the opportunity to share and learn alongside others.
Speaking Experiences
Talking AAC Conference
Lansing, Michigan
2019 — Keynote Presenter; breakout session on shared reading
2021 — Feature Presenter with Dr. Karen Erickson, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
2024 — Breakout session on Beyond Core – Vocabulary Development for the AAC User
Virginia Department of Education
Virtual presenter on the topic of Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Complex Learners for the Virginia Department of Education's Training and Technical Assistance Center at James Madison University.
Wayne State University
Annual virtual presenter for Wayne State University's Master in Arts in Speech Language Pathology Department.
University of Iowa
Virtual presenter for University of Iowa in Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology Department.
Conversations about communication, literacy, and family life.
Listen + Watch
AAC Innovations Podcast: A Parent Perspective
LOMAH Disability Podcast:
Comprehensive Literacy Approach: Putting It All Together
Well-Trained Mind Podcast:
Bonus Episode: An Important Story from a Mother
Interested in having me speak?
Let's connect. I offer conference presentations, webinars, and virtual presentations for universities, professional groups, book studies, teachers, and speech-language pathologists.
If you're interested in having me join your group or event, I'd love to hear more.