CAT-531: WELCOME WALL by Geoff Price

Skyla Wright

2025-01-08 15:33:56 UTC

Hi! My name is Skyla Wright! I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Education through the Multiple Abilities Program. During my time in MAP, I knew I wanted to pursue getting a Master’s degree and furthering my education to better myself and my future students! I am currently the Graduate Assistant for the Multiple Abilities Program while working towards my Master’s degree! I am taking this course to further my understanding of technology and develop efficient, flexible, and authentic lessons that intensely interest a variety of students! I am excited to take this course and get to know everyone!!

Hunter Mims

2025-01-08 15:47:21 UTC

I am an educational specialist student for secondary education in general science. This is my final semester for the program. I wanted to take this course to improve my understanding of technology in education. The school I am currently at integrates technology significantly more than the last school I taught at, and has a lot more technology as well. I hoped I would be able to use the strategies from this class to be more effective in my classroom.

Jasmine French

2025-01-08 16:40:37 UTC

Hi! My name is Jasmine French. I am doctoral of education student in autism here at the University of Alabama. I graduated with my Masters in Special Education emphasis in Autism from University of Nevada Las Vegas. I worked in the school district as an autism teacher from grades K-3 for three years and then transferred to working on our behavior team training teachers with students with autism for my remaining two years. Currently, I work as a behavior analyst (BCBA) with a goal of helping train teachers within the school district on how to effectively work with students with autism. I took this class to further my knowledge in technology with the hopes that it will help me with implementing better training methods.

Jeffery Long

2025-01-08 17:32:00 UTC

I am currently in the doctor of Special Education program, leadership track and will be taking my comprehensive exams this semester. I plan to use this degree to work in district leadership, focusing on disproportionality in special education and ways to close those gaps. Eventually, I would like to work as the superintendent. My former roles include dean of students, student success facilitator, MTSS tier 3 interventions and restorative practices teacher, and special education teacher. With this being my last semester for academic coursework before doing my dissertation, I had the flexibility to choose from several courses. This one stood out to me because it is relevant in my career aspirations. I took this class to enhance my skills in educational technology.

Kate Atkinson

2025-01-08 19:09:27 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Kate Atkinson, and I am pursuing my Master's degree in Collaborative Special Education. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2021 with my undergraduate degree in the Multiple Abilities Program. I am taking this course as it is my last semester of graduate school. I am looking forward to working through this course and learning different strategies to implement in the classroom. This is my fourth year teaching. The previous three years, I taught special education. This year, I moved to pre-K.

I love Jesus, spending time with my family and friends, traveling, watching women's basketball (roll tide!) and spending time with my dog, Maverick. Wish you all the best as you work through this course!

Krimson Kidd

2025-01-08 23:30:27 UTC

Hello! My name is Krimson Kidd ,and I am obtaining my master's in severe disabilites. I am a first year teacher in a severe placement ,and I believe that this program will help be support my students the best that I can. I currently teach an Autism unit with five nonverbal students. While this job has been challenging, it has also been extremely rewarding! I am taking this course to further my knowledge on how technology/ computer application can help my students grow . As of right now, we do not use much technology in my classroom due to low resources and things not being accessible to my students.I hope to learn strategies to help in this area. I am excited to learn with you all this semester!

2025-01-08 23:58:10 UTC

Hello, my name is Natalie Richards! I am a current Graduate Assistant at the University of Alabama. I graduated in May of 2024 with my Bachelor's in Education through the Multiple Abilities Program which gave me a degree in both general and special education. As I go into my future career next year, I am looking to gain knowledge and understanding of technology that I could use in my classroom. I know a key to a classroom is building engaging and exciting lessons the students can enjoy; with technology becoming a huge part of the present world, I am looking forward to learning different ways I can use technology in the classroom to build my students' understanding and make sure my classroom runs efficiently.

Anna Martin

2025-01-09 00:06:21 UTC

Hi! My name is Anna Martin, and I graduated in 2024 with a Bachelor's in Education through the Multiple Abilities Program at The University of Alabama. Currently, I am teaching Third Grade Special Education, where I have the incredible opportunity to support and guide my students on their educational journeys. My students inspire me every day to seek innovative ways to enhance my teaching practices and ensure their success. In today’s world, technology is an integral part of our daily lives, and it has become a powerful tool in education. I am eager to find new ways to incorporate technology into my lessons to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences for my students. Technology offers opportunities to differentiate instruction, foster collaboration, and promote critical thinking, all of which are essential for my students’ growth. I believe this class will provide me with the knowledge and tools to integrate technology into my classroom effectively. My goal is to use technology to meet the diverse needs of my students, enhance their engagement, and empower them to thrive in a tech-driven world.

Marissa Richards

2025-01-09 00:17:38 UTC

Hi everyone! I am Marissa Richards, and I graduated from the University of Alabama through the Multiple Abilities Program in 2024. I am completing my last semester of graduate school to pursue a degree in Collaborative Special Education. As a current special education teacher working with students in the 3rd and 4th grades, I am eager to learn more about how technology can assist me in the classroom. I understand the importance technology has in our society today, but I am interested to learn more ways that I can use technology to build an even more inclusive, rich, and hands-on classroom environment for my students. As I am working students towards their goals, I am often looking for new resources and ways to support them in the classroom. I understand that technology is a large tool that can benefit me. Overall, I am so excited for this course! I am always looking for more tools, and I think that this course is just what I need!

Emma LeBrun

2025-01-09 02:18:34 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Emma LeBrun, and I am currently pursuing a Master's in Instructional Technology. I graduated in 2020 from the College of Charleston with my degree in Elementary Education. I currently work at the University of Alabama in the Special Education and Multiple Abilities department on a research grant for a reading curriculum for elementary students. I am taking this course to grow my knowledge and skills related to using technology in the classroom. After starting my teaching journey during Covid, I have realized how beneficial technology can be I am looking forward to seeing all of the possibilities for integrating technology and making learning more engaging!

Andrea Neff

2025-01-09 04:57:19 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Andrea Neff, I am a second year teacher and a 2023 graduate from Jacksonville State University. I am currently in my third semester of pursuing my masters in severe disabilities K-12. I currently teach in the severe setting for 7th-12th grade students and I absolutely love it. I currently have 10 students grades 7th-10th. My classroom is heavily dependent on technology from communication devices to routine academic and transition lesson practice. I am taking this course to grow my knowledge and skills related to technology to further benefit my students. I believe the knowledge gained in this course will positively impact their learning and I look forward to applying the content and watching them grow!

Amber Swain

2025-01-09 14:25:41 UTC

I am a sixth-grade Science and STEM teacher in Pontotoc, MS. This is my first semester in the Instructional Technology Masters program as well as one of the first required classes. I have been taking courses in AI that peaked my interest in furthering my education in technology. We integrate technology fully here and I want to know as much about it as I possibly can. I was accepted in the same program at a local university, but chose UA because of the option to pursue a Doctorate level degree. I have not really planned my end goal, but I am excited to learn as much as I can.

Myrikle Walker

2025-01-09 17:00:39 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Myrikle(Miracle) Walker. I am a 2023 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and I am hoping to be a 2025 graduate with a Master's Degree by the end of the summer. My reason for taking this course is to learn how to better incorporate technology into my future classrooms and lessons since it is no secret that our world is increasingly leaning towards technology. I hope to learn a lot from the course and each of you so that I can have a hand in helping our students utilize and navigate technology properly.

Jackie Rodriguez Taylor

2025-01-10 16:09:29 UTC

Hi! My name is Jackie Rodriguez Taylor. I currently work at Crestline Elementary School as a third grade English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher. I graduated from Samford University in 2023 with a degree in early childhood, special, elementary, and collaborative education. I am currently working on my Collaborative Special Education (K-6) master's degree. I am taking this course in order to gain more insight on the role of and way in which to effectively incorporate technology into my educational practice and classroom. Within my school, I have the opportunity to access a variety of programs and devices. I hope to grow in my understanding of how to use different types of technology in order to engage students in questioning and building knowledge.

2025-01-10 22:59:20 UTC

My name is Taylor Chamlee, and I am a graduate student in the Severe Disabilities program. I work as a special educator in Northeast Georgia, holding certifications in General Special Education (P-5) and Adaptive Curriculum (P-12), along with endorsements in coaching and mentoring. Currently, I serve as a Special Education Coach and a member of my school's administrative team. Over the past ten years, I have gained meaningful classroom experience teaching students with moderate/severe intellectual disabilities.

I am taking this course to strengthen my ability to incorporate technology into special education settings, helping to create learning experiences that are both accessible and engaging for students with diverse needs. Additionally, this course will equip me with practical tools and strategies to support fellow special educators in effectively leveraging technology to differentiate instruction, improve student outcomes, and promote inclusive educational practices.

Chris Davis

csdavis12 — 2025-01-11 04:22:56 UTC

Hello, Everyone!

My name is Chris Davis, and I’m from Fort Payne, Alabama. I’m happily married to my amazing wife, Brittney, and together we have three wonderful children: Julianna, Emmalin, and Stone.

I am a music educator, and I also proudly serve in the Alabama Army National Guard.

Here’s a fun fact about me: I became a first-time dad at the age of 37!

This is my final semester at the University of Alabama. As I approach graduation with my degree in Instructional Design, I’m excited to gain new skills and experiences through this course that could potentially lead to exciting career opportunities.

Looking forward to learning and growing alongside all of you this semester!

Anna Winston

2025-01-11 17:58:30 UTC

Hi Everyone!

My name is Anna Winston. I am heading into my final semester of coursework for my Ed.D. in Special Education with a focus on autism. This course is my last non-SPE course, and one I've been excited to take. Before starting this program I didn't realize how engaging and meaningful online programs could be. I am excited to learn strategies and skills that I may be able to use in future instructional and PD roles.

By day, I am a severe needs special education teacher working with students in grades K-3. I absolutely love my job and working directly with students.

I live in Colorado in the Denver metro area with my husband and have two adult kids. My son is finishing his special education degree and plans to teach. My daughter is in her senior year and will be heading to CU Boulder next fall.

I look forward to working with you all and getting to know you this semester!

Jennifer Ray

2025-01-12 13:20:48 UTC

My name is Jennifer Ray, and I live in Northport, AL. I have been happily married for 29 years, and I am blessed with three children, two wonderful bonus children, and two beautiful granddaughters whom I absolutely adore. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2005 with a degree from the Multiple Abilities Program and have spent the past 20 years teaching both special and general education. Currently, I am a special education teacher. Over the course of my career, I have witnessed the incredible shift from classrooms with no technology to ones that are fully immersed in it. I am excited to be taking this course as part of my master’s program to deepen my understanding of how technology can benefit my students. I look forward to learning innovative ways to integrate technology into my classroom to better meet the diverse needs of my learners.

Caitlin Howell

2025-01-18 05:17:27 UTC

Hi! My name is Caitlin Howell. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2024 with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Collaborative Special Education to further my understanding of students and how to support student development. I am very excited to take this course to learn more about technology and how to best incorporate it into my teaching and my lessons to support my students as best as I can!