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My name is Benjamin Dey, but you can call me Ben. I'm a teacher and coach at ACIT and before that I taught at the County Alt school. My original degree is from Cook College, Rutgers U in Natural Resource Management and I was a practicing forester for several years in NW New Jersey. Happenstance had me change directions and I eventually ended up back in South Jersey where I went back to school(Stockton) and got my teaching degree for secondary biological sciences. I eventually earned my masters in science education(Bio). I've found myself gravitating back to the Special Ed demographic and although I'm currently non-matric I'll be pursuing my TOSD cert.

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Hi everyone! My name is Kim Becher and this is my first graduate level course. I am currently non-matriculated, but plan to become matriculated for the fall semester. I graduated from Stockton Spring 2016 with a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Teacher Education with a certification in Secondary Math. I am a Special Education teacher at Absegami High School and I teacher all resource room Geometry. I am also an assistant basketball coach at AHS also. I am currently taking these courses to obtain my special ed certificate and actually get my masters in special ed.

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Hi, my name is Lisa Brodack.  I always wanted to be a teacher and at the age of 44, I graduated from Rutgers Camden.  My teaching journey began as a behavioral disabilities (BD) teacher in the Clayton School District 5 years ago and I now teach middle school science and social studies.  My passion is working with students with disabilities and my goal is to earn my MAED, along with my LDT/C and Supervisor Endorsements.   I wrote  2 NJEA HIPP grants to fund our middle and high school BD and MD students’ opportunities to participate in Community Service projects.   I have 2 wonderful kids (21, 24) and I love riding my bike on the boardwalk and going to the movies with my husband.  I am excited to start my next chapter at Stockton.

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Hi, my name is Lisa Brodack.  I always wanted to be a teacher and at the age of 44, I graduated from Rutgers Camden.  My teaching journey began as a behavioral disabilities (BD) teacher in the Clayton School District 5 years ago and I now teach middle school science and social studies.  My passion is working with students with disabilities and my goal is to earn my MAED, along with my LDT/C and Supervisor Endorsements.   I wrote  2 NJEA HIPP grants to fund our middle and high school BD and MD students’ opportunities to participate in Community Service projects.   I have 2 wonderful kids (21, 24) and I love riding my bike on the boardwalk and going to the movies with my husband.  I am excited to start my next chapter at Stockton.

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Hello! My name is Jess Leister. I graduated 2 years ago from Rowan University with a B.A. in Elementary Education as well as a B.A. in Writing Arts. I chose Stockton University for my graduate studies so that I could add to my teaching certification and reading certification with a special education certification. I have worked full time in a charter school, and completed many long-term substitute positions mainly in grades 3 and 4. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to gaining more knowledge and experience on special education.

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Hello! My name is Jess Leister. I graduated 2 years ago from Rowan University with a B.A. in Elementary Education as well as a B.A. in Writing Arts. I chose Stockton University for my graduate studies so that I could add to my teaching certification and reading certification with a special education certification. I have worked full time in a charter school, and completed many long-term substitute positions mainly in grades 3 and 4. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I am looking forward to gaining more knowledge and experience on special education.

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Hello!!! My name is Chelsea Morales. I recently graduated from Stockton this past December. I hold two degrees, my B.S. in Exercise Science and B.A. in Elementary Ed (K-6). At first I thought I really enjoyed the Exercise Science field until I started teaching at a preschool. I enjoyed going to work every day and teaching young minds, so that is when I knew I needed to follow my passion. During my student teaching semester, I had the chance to observe an inclusion class, which is why I want to pursue masters in Special Education. I am excited to learn more about the field this semester

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Hello.  My name is Melissa Davis and I am a new graduate student at Stockton University. My undergraduate degree was completed at Kean University.  I have been married for 13 years and have 3 wonderful children.  This is my second year working at Northfield Middle school.  I am very active in my children's lives as well the community we live in.

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Hello.  My name is Melissa Davis and I am a new graduate student at Stockton University. My undergraduate degree was completed at Kean University.  I have been married for 13 years and have 3 wonderful children.  This is my second year working at Northfield Middle school.  I am very active in my children's lives as well the community we live in.

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Hi everyone! My name is Sara Schlitzer. I am a   2nd grade resource room teacher. I hold a K-6 elementary education teaching degree as well as a reading specialist degree. Currently, I am pursuing a Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate. This is my first year teaching special education so I am looking forward to working with and learning from everyone throughout this course. In my free time, I enjoy being with friends and family and staying active.  

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Hi everyone! My name is Sara Schlitzer. I am a   2nd grade resource room teacher. I hold a K-6 elementary education teaching degree as well as a reading specialist degree. Currently, I am pursuing a Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate. This is my first year teaching special education so I am looking forward to working with and learning from everyone throughout this course. In my free time, I enjoy being with friends and family and staying active.  

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Hi!! I am Jen Kerlin. I graduated Stockton in May of 2009 with my teaching certificate (K-6). I was just starting a family, so did not pursue a full time teaching job until both of my boys were in preschool. Trevor is 9, Conner is 7. I did several maternity leaves and finally landed that sought after full time tenure track position in Galloway. I'm teaching in a 5th grade inclusion room as the special education teacher. I decided to come back to get my masters in special ed after all my experience with different children through the leaves I did. Both of my boys are very active, so when I have time to myself, I enjoy working out and reading. I'm just in the beginning stages of coming back to school and just taking one class at a time. I'm looking forward to this semester. 

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Hi!! I am Jen Kerlin. I graduated Stockton in May of 2009 with my teaching certificate (K-6). I was just starting a family, so did not pursue a full time teaching job until both of my boys were in preschool. Trevor is 9, Conner is 7. I did several maternity leaves and finally landed that sought after full time tenure track position in Galloway. I'm teaching in a 5th grade inclusion room as the special education teacher. I decided to come back to get my masters in special ed after all my experience with different children through the leaves I did. Both of my boys are very active, so when I have time to myself, I enjoy working out and reading. I'm just in the beginning stages of coming back to school and just taking one class at a time. I'm looking forward to this semester. 

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Hi all! My name is Jackie Leslie. I graduated from Stockton in December of 2015. I have a son, Joshua, who is 2 and half years old and I work as a 5th grade teacher of language arts literacy in the Buena district. I absolutely love learning and I am passionate about my teaching and kids in general. I love nature and being outdoors and spend as much time reading and running as possible. I am hoping to complete the masters program and move on to get my LDTC endorsement. .

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Hi all! My name is Jackie Leslie. I graduated from Stockton in December of 2015. I have a son, Joshua, who is 2 and half years old and I work as a 5th grade teacher of language arts literacy in the Buena district. I absolutely love learning and I am passionate about my teaching and kids in general. I love nature and being outdoors and spend as much time reading and running as possible. I am hoping to complete the masters program and move on to get my LDTC endorsement. .

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Hello! My name is Brynn Buechler and I graduated from Stockton this past December. My degree is in Elementary Ed (K-6). I am also on the Women's Tennis team here and am in my final season. Therefore, I am a full time student. During my student teaching semester, I had the chance to observe an inclusion class and it inspired me to pursue this endorsement in Special Education. I do not have a lot of experience, other than observing for a few days, so I am really looking forward to this semester!

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Hi, I am Daren Babnew, I am a recent (Dec 16) graduate from Stockton. I am married with 3 children (girls 3, 5, & 8). I retired from the military in Sept 2013. After serving over 20 years, with numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, my wife decided it was time I retired. I served in the Marine Corp, the Navy, and the Air Force. After seeing the effects of poverty and lack of education around the world, I decided to become a teacher. My hope is to at least effect the life of one student, in order to break the cycle of poverty. I chose Special Education for several reasons. One because my nephew was classified with an IEP. When I read his records, this blue eyed blonde haired, was described as an African American. He was going to school in Philadelphia, and his classroom activities were described (by Him) as just sitting around all day. And two my daughter in 3rd grade has already been identified as Gifted and Talented, “Great” I thought, until no one was able to sufficiently explain to me why and how she was classified. So In my efforts to become a more well-rounded teacher I chose to work on my MAED in Special Ed.

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Hi, I am Daren Babnew, I am a recent (Dec 16) graduate from Stockton. I am married with 3 children (girls 3, 5, & 8). I retired from the military in Sept 2013. After serving over 20 years, with numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, my wife decided it was time I retired. I served in the Marine Corp, the Navy, and the Air Force. After seeing the effects of poverty and lack of education around the world, I decided to become a teacher. My hope is to at least effect the life of one student, in order to break the cycle of poverty. I chose Special Education for several reasons. One because my nephew was classified with an IEP. When I read his records, this blue eyed blonde haired, was described as an African American. He was going to school in Philadelphia, and his classroom activities were described (by Him) as just sitting around all day. And two my daughter in 3rd grade has already been identified as Gifted and Talented, “Great” I thought, until no one was able to sufficiently explain to me why and how she was classified. So In my efforts to become a more well-rounded teacher I chose to work on my MAED in Special Ed.

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Hello. I am Shelly Meyers, Associate Professor of Education; Special Education and LDTC coordinator. I have been at Stockton for the past nine years and spent 31 years in public school. I began teaching in 1977, special education and left the classroom in 1990 when I entered administration. I served as a Director of Curriculum, Principal and for the last 14 years, I was a Director of Special Education. I look forward to working with you this semester.

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Hello. I am Shelly Meyers, Associate Professor of Education; Special Education and LDTC coordinator. I have been at Stockton for the past nine years and spent 31 years in public school. I began teaching in 1977, special education and left the classroom in 1990 when I entered administration. I served as a Director of Curriculum, Principal and for the last 14 years, I was a Director of Special Education. I look forward to working with you this semester.

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