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EXC 4020 by https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k Please use this space to tell us a little about yourself. en-us 2017-08-21 15:57:47 UTC 2018-02-15 21:30:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Shehryar Valliani https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181921147 Hello,
My Name is Shehryar (Shar)Valliani and I am going into the field of School Counseling. In this class I am hoping to learn about the types of struggles disabled students are facing in today's society and if the use of technology is creating a positive impact for them. I would also like to learn skills which will help provide them with the best academic assistance and care I could give them throughout my career.
I am looking forward in learning new information in this class! ]]> 2017-08-21 17:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181921147 Clarke Davis https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181921609 Hello,
My name is Clarke Davis. My major is Middle Level Education with a concentration in Social Studies and Language Arts. In this class I hope to learn about the many gifts disabled students have to offer and how as a teacher I can bring out those talents. I'm very excited about the class and cannot wait to get started!]]> 2017-08-21 17:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181921609 Denna Warrayat dwarrayat1 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181922318 Hello,
My name is Denna Warrayat and my major is Middle Level Education with a concentration in Language Arts and Reading. I love to travel, read, write, and paint.
This semester I am hoping to become more educated on issues surrounding students with disabilities. I am hoping to get a better understanding of how I can approach teaching methods for these students.
I think it will be a very eye-opening and mind growing experience! ]]> 2017-08-21 17:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181922318 Sakenna Washington https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181930506 Hello,
My name is Sakenna Washington, and my major is Secondary Education with a concentration in Science. I am looking forward to understand how to use instructional strategies to better assist students with disabilities. Overall, I am excited to learn and incorporate the knowledge into my classroom.

]]> 2017-08-21 18:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181930506 Tylasia Scott https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181939230 HI,
My name is Tylasia Scott. My major is Human Learning and Development, with a concentration in Educational Psychology and Counseling. I enjoy relaxing and hanging out with friends/family in my free time. I look forward to learning how to effectively communicate and interact children with disabilities. ]]> 2017-08-21 18:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181939230 Sharidan Coleman https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181942989 Hi guys!
My name is Sharidan Coleman. I am a speech major with a minor in education. I hope to learn how to effectively communicate and eventually instruct students with disabilities. I also would like to learn how to properly identify students that may not be developing at the appropriate level. I know this class has alot to offer and i am ready to start learning! ]]> 2017-08-21 19:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181942989 Olivia Abie https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181949399 Hello, my name is Olivia Abie, I’m an elementary education major with a minor in Spanish. I am an international student, and I’m a junior. In my free time, I like to hang out with my friends and listen to music. This semester, I’m looking forward to learn how to teach students with disabilities.

]]> 2017-08-21 19:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181949399 Haley Deshotels https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181952121 Hello!
My name is Haley Deshotels, and I am a Special Education major with a concentration in Adapted Curriculum. This semester I am looking forward to learning about the different types of disabilities I might encounter during my work and how to identify those disabilities. I'm also interested in learning some of the history of special education in our country and how it has developed over time.]]> 2017-08-21 19:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181952121 Maria Guzman https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181958577 Hey everyone!
My name is Maria Guzman and I'm starting my masters in Communication Disorders to become a Speech and Language Pathologist. I have worked the last four years with adults with developmental disabilities in a non-profit setting and love working with people who make me see the world differently. I have never worked with kids before and am excited to learn about how special education is structured and how to better support future clients with all types of abilities.]]> 2017-08-21 20:39:30 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181958577 Andrea Stafford astafford9 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181966837 Hello everyone,
My name is Andrea. I am an English major with a minor in pre-education. This is my senior year at GSU. I work full time at Oakley Elementary as a paraprofessional and also attend school full time so free time is very limited for me. I took this class to enhance my knowledge on students that have a learning disability in order to be more vigilant with my students. I also plan on getting my Master in English Education next fall.]]> 2017-08-21 21:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181966837 Jonathan Kochik https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181969002 Hello!
My name is Jonathan Kochik and I am studying for a masters in Instrumental Conducting, as well as, my certification in Music Education. For the last 6 years I have worked with multiple high schools in the Atlanta area assisting with their marching bands and concert band programs. I also compose/arrange music and have had many pieces premiered in Georgia and as far north as Vancouver, British Columbia. I registered for this class to help me better understand how to work with those students with disabilities. Can't wait!]]> 2017-08-21 22:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181969002 Monique Frett https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181969574 Hey!
My name is Monique. I'm a Psychology student with a minor in Art. This is my senior year. I never knew GSU offered this course so I am looking forward to learning more about working with students with disabilities.

]]> 2017-08-21 22:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181969574 Kimberly Diaz Perez https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181969822 Hello,
My name is Kimberly Diaz Perez. I am a senior at GSU. I am a Biology major. I am really excited for this course, even though my major has nothing to do with it. When I was 9 years old, I got diagnosed with a physical disability so I am always looking forward to learning about other types of disabilities and helping people without disabilities understand the experiences and struggles that we, sometimes, go through. I think this course will be insightful to everyone, since it stimulates our thinking about students with disabilities. I am really looking forward to it.]]> 2017-08-21 22:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181969822 Tymesha Hankerson https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181987041 Hello,
My name is Tymesha Hankerson. I am an upcoming Junior (next semester) and I major in Early Childhood Education. Learning the way children with disabilities will ultimately help me become the best teacher after graduating. I have volunteer experience with assisting teachers at daycares , but one of my goals is to also teach/work at a daycare to gain the needed experience for my teaching career. My long term goal is to have my own private school/daycare.]]> 2017-08-22 01:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181987041 Shamar Barkley https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181989099 Hello everyone!
My name is Shamar Barkley. I am a Junior here at GSU with a major in Early Childhood Education. I am the Membership Chair for Spotlight Programs Board as well as the President and Coordinator of Events for The Impact Movement at GSU. My passion is education and working with children. I have been thinking about working in special education during my teaching career so this course should be very helpful! I look forward to working with you all!

]]> 2017-08-22 01:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181989099 Amber Ashley https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181997954 Hello! My name is Amber Ashley. This is my first year of my master's program in English education. I received my bachelor's degree from the university of south Florida. After I receive my master's degree, I plan to teach high school in a high risk area.

]]> 2017-08-22 02:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181997954 Kaley Gonzalez https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181999746 Hi everyone! :)
My name is Kaley Gonzalez, I'm a Junior majoring in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in ESOL. I am the membership chair for my sorority, Omega Phi Beta, the PR Chair for the Latino Leadership Council, as well as go to school and work full time. If I ever have any free time I love being outdoors hiking, swimming, rafting, you name it. I am looking forward to taking this class so I can teach each and every kind of student to the best of my ability. ]]> 2017-08-22 03:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/181999746 Celena Bezaire https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182006998 Hello class!
My name is Celena Bezaire. This is my junior year at GSU. I am a Sign Language Interpreting major. While deciding on my major, Special Education crossed my mind but at the end of the day I leaned more towards Sign Language Interpreting. I am a nanny for a 10 year old girl with autism which is one of the reasons I was interested in taking this class. I am also looking forward to learning the legal rights of those with disabilities because I'm not really aware of the accommodations they can receive and I believe it will benefit me to be knowledgeable about.]]> 2017-08-22 04:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182006998 Anna Squires-Marshall squiresan0820 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182082009 Hi everyone! My name is Anna Squires-Marshall (it's ok to just leave my last name at Squires.) I am a junior in the Early Childhood Education program with a concentration in ESOL.

]]> 2017-08-22 13:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182082009 Rob Morton https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182092715 Hello,
I'm Rob Morton, working on my MAT in Middle Education focused on math and science. I am looking forward to learning more about supporting every student and creating a learning environment for each one.]]> 2017-08-22 14:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182092715 Tiana Gentry https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182122591 Hello,
My name is Tiana and I am a senior here at GSU. I am an applied linguistics major. After I graduate I plan on moving over seas to teach English to non-native English speakers. During my time here at GSU I have studied various teaching philosophies and strategies for teaching English, but there hasn't been any training for students wit disabilities. I would like to learn how to effectively teach students with disabilities, while also learning about something that I do not have much knowledge about. ]]> 2017-08-22 16:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182122591 Scott Connors https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182169036 Hello,
My name is Scott Connors and I am working on my MAT in physical education. After I receive my masters degree I hope to become a physical education teacher and a football coach. Currently I am a high school football coach at Sprayberry High School coaching linebackers. I received my bachelors degree at LaGrange College in exercise science. While at LaGrange I played football for all 4 years. I am looking forward to this class and learning more on how to teach students with disabilities. ]]> 2017-08-22 18:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182169036 ashley_batts https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182202222 Hello,
My name is Ashley Batts and I am working do my degreee in middle school education, my concentration is in math and social studies. I plan to get out of this class, the ability to understand different students and adapting to what they need from me.]]> 2017-08-22 21:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182202222 Lizeth Matzir https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182218711 Hello everyone!
My name is Lizeth and I am a Elementary Education major currently on my 3rd year at GSU. My hope is that I teach Kindergartners or First-Graders, but of course am open to all Elementary grades. I would definitely love to focus on teaching ESOL and English-language learners, especially since I myself have experienced ESOL first hand. I hope to become educated on the topic of students with learning disabilities. I have actually volunteered at Down Syndrome Achievement center and enjoyed it. I did learn a few things in regards to students with Down syndrome, but I know there is more to learn. ]]> 2017-08-23 00:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182218711 Kiersten Jones https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182227991 Hi everyone!
I'm Kiersten Jones and I am a senior here at GSU, earning my BSE with a dual certification in Early Childhood and Special Education. I am very passionate about children and aspire to teach kindergarten up to second grade. I am looking forward to learning more about the disabilities that my students might face and the different ways they are affected, so that how I may be a better teacher for them. I want to be able to give my students the best learning experience possible. ]]> 2017-08-23 01:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182227991 Hello everyone! https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182264575 My name is Tavoy Richards and I am a junior at GSU. I am also an Early Childhood Education major. I've never heard about this course but im definitely looking forward to knowing more about it and learn new things. ]]> 2017-08-23 06:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182264575 Hello Everyone, https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182421016 My name is Bianca Rodriguez. I am a Junior here at GSU. I am excited to be here and to finish up my Bachelors degree. I am studying Early Childhood Education. Currently, I work from home as an ESL tutor. I do this full time and it is a job that will get you motivated as a teacher. When I complete my degree I want to work with Kindergarten through 3rd level. That is if I am tired of being an ESL teacher. I really love what I do and so eager to learn more about it. Although, this is one of the required classes to take I am interested to learn more about what the class has to offer. Just by reading and watching the videos I am already interesting in this course. ]]> 2017-08-23 18:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182421016 Hello Everyone, nthornton4 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182457432
My name is Naomi Thornton. I am a Junior here at Georgia State. I am majoring in Speech/Communication with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders. My plan is to become a speech pathologist and work with children. I have a passion for wanting to help the youth and be able to make a positive impact in their lives. I am excited to take this course to help me expand my knowledge on children with disabilities and learning what all I can to benefit them.]]> 2017-08-23 22:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182457432 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182464128 Hiiiiiii!!

My name is Derek & I am a rising senior(current junior) here at GSU! I am majoring in interdisciplinary studies with specializations in the areas of helping children who have learning/behavior disorders & educational psychology. I love working with young children, specifically the kindergarten & pre k ages. My hobbies include relaxing with my dogs, spending time with my honey, winning jackpots at arcades, and traveling. I am excited to take this course and learn more about children and ways that I can be of help to them!]]> 2017-08-23 23:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182464128 Hey! Hey Hey! kenyablocker https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182469447 Hi All! My name is Kenya and I am studying to be a Speech-Language Pathologist. I am actually the process of applying for schools now and hope to enroll in a program in Fall 2018. I am taking this course because I think it will be beneficial to my career interests. Currently, I work as a paraprofessional under two speech therapists in local school district and both of my sites have a heavy caseload of self-contained MOID children. I also work with a lot of children who have less severe learning disabilities as well as language deficiencies. During my downtime at work, I often read through the children's IEPs to learn about their strengths & weaknesses, needs and goals. I absolutely love working with them and seeing them make progress.]]> 2017-08-24 00:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182469447 Heyy you guys https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182476806 Hey everyone my name is Aja I am currently a junior here at GSU. I am a transfer student from the clarkston and Decatur campus I just recently received my associates in middle level education. My major is Middle level education my concentrations are ELA and Social studies with a minor in special education. I also plan to get my certifications in reading and ESOL. My ultimate goal is to be a principal and also to open a performing arts school. I am also a pet parent I rescued my lovely 6 month old dog at about 6 weeks. I am excited about taking this class because it means that I I am closer to reaching my goals and to graduating. I want to learn all I can about RTI, SST, And IEP's because I see so many teachers that don't know how to read or follow them simply because they don't care enough. I just want to see my students succeed. ]]> 2017-08-24 01:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182476806 Ji Mun https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182477506 Hi! My name is Ji Mun, but people called me as 'June, ' and I'm a junior. I major in Human Learning and Development, also known as Interdisciplinary Studies. I'm focusing on behavioral and learning disabilities and counseling. I love working with children and giving advice to anyone who's struggling with something. I always dreamed of working with children since high school year. Throughout the course, I want to learn different kinds of disabilities and how to react to that. I hope you guys do a wonderful job for this semester! Good luck yall!]]> 2017-08-24 01:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182477506 Camille Andrews ca_andrews23 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182484757 Hi,
My name is Camille Andrews and I am a junior in the Early Childhood Education program with a concentration in special education. I have always wanted to learn about kids with disabilities. Over the past four summers I have worked with students that has had a disability. With this class I hope to get a better understanding of the history and foundation of special education. Also with the knowledge gained I hope to be able to apply my knowledge learned from this course in a classroom.

]]> 2017-08-24 02:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182484757 Colin Lewis https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182495302 Hello all,

My name is Colin Lewis. I am a senior, and want to teach STEM at the high school level. As I do not have a lot of experience with students with behavior disorders, I look forward to learning all I can. I have done volunteering teaching at different places throughout my life, and I hope to turn the volunteer experience into a career.]]> 2017-08-24 04:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182495302 Stephanie Toussaint https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182690228 Hello,
My name is Stephanie and I am pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. I graduated last year with a degree in Healthcare Informatics, but now I am back in school chasing my dream to become a teacher. I am interested in teaching grades 1-3 grade when I get my degree, and I am excited about the new things I will learn on my journey to getting my degree. I am also very excited for this class, and the new information I can learn in this class! ]]> 2017-08-24 20:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182690228 Jemara Trice https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182698509 Hello!
My name is Jemara Trice and I am a senior with a major in Psychology. I recently became interested in learning more about children with disabilities, at first I wanted to do marriage counseling. I learned that there are a lot of youth that need our help so that's the direction I'm headed. I just hope that anything that I learn this semester I can use for as long as I can. ]]> 2017-08-24 21:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182698509 Lisa Martinez https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182711467 Hi all! My name is Lisa, and I'm a graduate student taking this course. I graduated from UGA back in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development. I'm in my third semester of graduate school here at GSU and getting my MAT degree in early childhood special education. I worked in a preschool for 3.5 years where I assisted with an inclusion class and children with varying learning difficulties/IEPs. I currently work in a daycare. I hope to learn all I can in this course to help me teach little ones wherever I end up when I finish this degree whether in a public school system, or private company, etc. I love working with children and I'd like to apply all that I learn to what I do in my work. ]]> 2017-08-25 00:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182711467 Tennessee Tharpe tennesseetharpe https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182727213 Hello everyone!!! My name is Tennessee, no I am not from Tennessee. It was my great-great grandmothers name. Now that you know a little about my weird name I am I psychology major and a senior! I have always been interested in learning about children with different disabilities because I feel as if too many people I have meet reject and or shy away from the fact that everyone isn't what they consider "normal". Plus my boyfriends mother works with children with behavior disorders and a lot of them have some disability and hearing how happy these kids make her makes me want to learn more about children like them.

]]> 2017-08-25 02:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182727213 Sasha Ashley-Belcher sashleybelcher1 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182730058 Hello everyone,

My name is Sasha Ashley-Belcher and I am a rising senior studying Elementary Education. I hope to own a non-profit organization made for providing a safe, fun, and educational place for students after-school, during summers and at early ages. In this class I hope to learn about students with disabilities and how to deal with them and make them feel as normal as possible.

]]> 2017-08-25 02:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182730058 Hi everyone! My name is Ashley Edge, and I'm a Junior studying Middle Grades Education. I'm from Loganville, GA and hope to teach at a middle school in that area after I graduate. I'm going to pursue a Master's degree in a History concentration and I'm working at the Atlanta History Center, which is fitting! I hope to learn a lot from this class, and carry it with me throughout my long career as a teacher! Most people react skeptically when I explain that I want to teach middle school, so it's nice to be surrounded, for now, by people who want to be teachers as well. I wish you all the best of luck this semester! https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182829491 2017-08-25 15:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182829491 Hey Hey There! https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182843887 Hope everyone's semester is off to a great start! My name is Rondisha and I am a senior majoring in psychology. I am born and raised in this lovely state! I love volunteering, serving at my church, hanging with my friends, and being out in nature! I am currently a substitute teacher for Gwinnett County. I have a little brother that is now 17!! (OMG) But he has a developmental delay as well as ADHD. So being in the school system as well as growing up with my little brother, has sparked my interest in learning how to interact and teach children with disabilities. So I am excited about this semester and am open to learning the many things I don't know. But yea, that's a snippet of me! :)]]> 2017-08-25 16:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182843887 Thia Green Johnson myteachtree https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182870831 I am a music ed Major. I am coming back to GSU to obtain certification to teach in schools. I have been teaching music privately for over 20 years. I'm looking forward to maneuvering my way around this online class. It seems that each one is different. I hope to learn as much as possible about this topic.

]]> 2017-08-25 18:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182870831 Hello From DeJa Bennafield-Fikes! https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182881072
Hello all! I'm extremely excited to start off this semester on a good note. I'm from our lovely capital Washington D.C. I just moved down here May 2015 so I'm still kind of lost around the city. I'm a Early Childhood Education Major and I hope to end my education career with a PhD in math after a few years of teaching the babies. I wish everyone luck on their semester and hope that we all finish strong.]]> 2017-08-25 18:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182881072 Vivian Adams https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182885256 Hello! My name is Vivian Adams, I'm a senior psych major and special education minor. I have lived in Atlanta my entire life. I'm a certified yoga instructor and I currently teach yoga to preschoolers with learning disabilities at a pediatric therapy office and will soon be teaching yoga classes in old fourth ward. My goal is to one day open a pediatric therapy office that incorporates my favorite hobbies (yoga, running, biking and hiking). I do have a couple years of experience with children with disabilities already but I hope this course expands my knowledge a lot more. ]]> 2017-08-25 18:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182885256 One Semester Closer https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182896879 Whew! I am glad to finally start the Area G.2 (Core Knowledge) portion of the program. I started this journey 25yrs ago majoring in ECE, but I have now decided to change my path. As a non-traditional student, I am a junior in the MLE program with Language Arts Education, Social Studies Education, and Special Education as my chosen concentrations. I am the mother of three daughters (25yo, 17yo, 14yo); and ultimately plan to teach abroad once the youngest graduates high school and leaves for college. This semester, I hope to learn skills that will afford me the ability to best impact my future students' learning and development.

~~Sivi Y. Thomas (GSU '19)]]> 2017-08-25 19:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182896879 Abigail Benito abbey_benito https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182898334 Hi everybody!
My name is Abbey and I graduated last year with two bachelors in Psychology and Art. I am currently starting my first year of grad school, getting my MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I am originally from Connecticut, but I have lived in the Atlanta area for the past few years and I love it here! I currently teach art classes part time while I am in school. I also love to paint in my spare time! I hope everyone has a great semester!

]]> 2017-08-25 20:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182898334 Maria Anwer manwer1 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182902630 Hello,
My name is Maria Anwer. I am a junior in the Early Childhood Education program with a concentration in Special Education. I am originally from Pakistan but have been living in Atlanta for last 17 years. I am married and have a son. I also have some pets. Currently, I have 43 fish and three snails. I am getting two Bengal kittens in early October. In my spare time, I like to bake. I love working with kids, and looking forward to a great semester, as I will get a chance to spend time with kindergartners. I am hoping that this course will teach me strategies to help me become better a teacher in future. I wish to become a teacher in an inclusion classroom, where I can help students with special needs, whether it is due to a disability, or because of cultural diversity. As a teacher, my job will be to help students learn in the least restrictive environment.]]> 2017-08-25 20:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182902630 Julian Pendrick https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182907011 Hey yall! Julian Pendrick here. I'm a second year M. Ed. in School Counseling student excited to see the light at the end of the tunnel! I'm interning this year in Gwinnett County and our school has a sizable population of students with various disabilities, so I'm really looking forward to putting what we'll learn in EXC 4020 right to work. In my program we talk a lot about being able to meet the needs of all students in our schools, and the group I feel least prepared to serve at the moment are our exceptional children. I'm hoping this course leaves me feeling more competent in my work with students with disabilities. ]]> 2017-08-25 21:32:19 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182907011 Vaidehi Shah https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182907679 Hello, everyone I am Vaidehi Shah and I a Biology major. I am a senior and plan on going to Dental School after my Graduation. I am taking this class because i know it's is going to benefit me with my future profession.
I hope everyone has a great semester.
V.S

]]> 2017-08-25 21:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182907679 Khadijah Brooks https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182908900 Hello all, my name is Khadijah Brooks and I am senior at GSU. I am a Psychology major and Spanish minor. I aim to get my Master's in Pyschology and become a school counselor. Last semester I took an Atypical Psychology class which discussed children with various disabilities. I found it very informing as it taught me a lot that I would need to potentially apply in my professional career. I believe this course will only further my knoweledge on children with disabilities and make me a more engaged educator later in my life/career.]]> 2017-08-25 22:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182908900 Tiffany Haugabook https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182912441 Hey EVERYONE!

I am Tiffany Haugabook. I am a senior at GSU. I am an Interdisciplinary major with a concentration in Educational Psychology and Behavioral and Learning Disabilities. As Im near the end of my undergraduate career I think more about how Im going to apply what Ive learned to my career. Right now Im a paraprofessional for APS trying to climb my way up to a behavioral analyst. I believe this course will connect and further my understanding on what I observe on a daily. ]]> 2017-08-25 23:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182912441 Esther Kang ekang310 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182914657 Hi Guys!
I hope everyone is having a good time back to school! I'm entering into my senior year (yay) at GSU, and I'm super excited to get into classes that I am passionate about. My major is Speech Communication with a minor is Communication Sciences & Disorders. I am really excited to take this class, because I feel like this is something that will definitely help me not only for my career, but every day life. I also believe it is very important to have an open view of how people view and learn/process things. So I am hoping to gain knowledge of how I can better assist people, and use the things I learn professionally and personally. ]]> 2017-08-26 01:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182914657 Hannah Lomax https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182949794
Hey everyone!
As stated above my name is Hannah Lomax. I'm so excited to be here pursuing my degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm a 3rd year student overall, and this is my second year here at GSU. My original major was Journalism, but this summer I decided to follow my passions and follow where I felt I was being led, so here I am!
Good luck and best wishes to everyone this semester.]]> 2017-08-26 21:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182949794 Angelica Bruschi https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182950908 Hi everyone,
My name--as noted above--is Angelica Bruschi. I just began my first semester at the GSU downtown campus, and although it has been a bit nerve wracking, I am super excited to learn. I am an Early Childhood Education major, with an ESOL focus. I am looking forward to this class, and I am eager to learn more about special education.]]> 2017-08-26 22:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182950908 Lamarra Finley https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182993498 Hey everyone!
I am a junior here at GSU, getting closer and closer to graduation! I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and I am currently seeking an Interdisciplinary degree with concentrations in behavioral and learning disabilities and child growth and development. My ultimate goal is to become an elementary school teacher, which I plan to complete with graduate school. I am currently a Pre-k teacher which I absolutely love. I have truly been thinking about becoming a Special Education Teacher and I am hoping this class will give me a better look into that. Nice to meet you all. ]]> 2017-08-27 20:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/182993498 Nicole Hernke hernicsd https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/183015120 Hi everyone!

My name is Nicole Hernke. I am a senior Special Education major. I just changed my major not even a week ago so unfortunately I will not be graduating this year. ): I am looking forward to this class because it is my first special education class so I'm excited to get started with this program!]]> 2017-08-28 01:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/183015120 Hannah Williams https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/183029039 Hello. I am a graduate student here at GSU and I am getting my Master's in special education. I just graduated from GSU in May with a degree in psychology and I'm back for round two. I am excited for this class because this is my first special education class. ]]> 2017-08-28 03:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/183029039 Gregory McKenna https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/183906154 This is a bit late due to confusion over how to access this (I was expecting it to be under the indicated section of the front page), but here it is nonetheless. I am Gregory McKenna, a graduate student at GSU pursuing a MATS for teaching certification in Secondary School Social Studies. I am primarily taking this class for the sake of that program, as this is a requirement for it.]]> 2017-08-31 11:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/183906154 Elexis Cummings https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/184325357 Hello,
I am an Art Education major with a minor in Special Education. I am currently a Senior with an Associate's Degree in Art. I am taking this course in order to satisfy my class count for my minor and to learn a lot more than what I have previously learned in other Special Education classes.

]]> 2017-09-01 22:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/184325357 Aladdin Jones https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/184462807 Hello All,
I am currently a junior at GSU and my field of study is Early Childhood Education. My intentions for once I complete my degree is to tech within the Fulton County school district or outside of the country....possibly in the Netherlands. I suppose my love for education derives from my grandmother, who was very adamant and dedicated to her work and the well being of her students. ]]> 2017-09-04 03:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/184462807 Chan Han yupchan94 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221203859

Hi everyone
I am a senior at GSU, am a psychology major. I am planning to go to graduate school after graduation. I hope I could learn more about children with disabilities through this course
so I could also reach out to children with disabilities in my area (counseling) in my future!

]]> 2018-01-13 18:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221203859 Greetings pasua https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221720463 Hello everybody, my name is Princess Asua Johnson and I am majoring in Middle level education. I want to teach math and physics because I love sciences. This is my first special education class and it is quite enlightening and vast. It is amazing what re-arranging one's words can achieve.]]> 2018-01-16 14:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221720463 Hi all, https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221891545 MY name is Avery Brewer and I am a senior at GSU. I am majoring in psychology and plan to become a school psychologist after graduate school. I believe learning about disabilities from an educational view point will prove very useful in a school psychologist's job, so I am looking forward to this class very much!

]]> 2018-01-16 21:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221891545 Hi you guys! damariscarter1 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221956652 My name is Damaris Carter, I am a junior at GSU. I am currently studying Public Relations with a minor in Special Education.This is my first Special Ed class, and I am excited to learn in this course wish it was in person but online will do! ]]> 2018-01-17 06:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/221956652 Hello Everyone! https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222116346 My name is Destiny Mack. I am in my junior year studying speech communication and minor communication science and disorder. After obtaining my bachelors, I will continue to graduate school to receive my masters in communication science and disorder for two years. My career plans is to become a speech language pathologist working in a school environment. I'm excited to be in this class because it so much I want to gain from the material. ]]> 2018-01-17 16:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222116346 Hello rcortes2 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222272363 Hey, everyone! My name is Robert Cortes and I am a MAT student in ESOL. I am also in the CRESTed program which is a grant that has given me the opportunity to shadow a teacher for a full year at Clarkston High School. I teach US History to all ESOL students. I am not sure what grade level I want to teach but I am leaning towards middle school.

]]> 2018-01-18 00:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222272363 Hi Guys! darby_kunnemann https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222282152 My name is Darby Kunnemann and I am in my first year of the Communication Science and Disorders Graduate program. I want to work as a speech language therapist with adults who have suffered from TBIs or strokes. I would preferably work in a hospital setting, but I also like the idea of working at a skilled nursing home or a VA center. ]]> 2018-01-18 01:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222282152 Hey everybody rebecca_adams95 https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222893143 My name is Rebecca Quispe I just received my associate's at GSU Perimeter and now working on my bachelors on early childhood education. I hope to finish in two years that way I can be a Kindergarten teacher. I pacifically want that grade because I want to begin students with a positive attitude toward learning and school. I'm excited to take this class because its important to know the disability and the signs to look out for in a classroom.]]> 2018-01-19 18:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/222893143 Hello, Almedina here! https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/223032633 Hey! My name is Almedina Vugdalic. I am currently a senior here at GSU. I changed my major to Early Childhood Education last semester which added two more years to my college experience. I was originally a finance major and the change in major has made me thus far the happiest. I am outgoing, I love to pick up a conversation with anyone, anywhere. You learn so much just by talking to someone for couple minutes and I love that. I am very into finding new coffee shops and trying out new restaurants. I love to travel. I went to five different places last year, and I am blessed to be able to travel so much and go to school. I love children, it is what got me to finally change my major. I would like to get my Masters here at GSU, and eventually move up in grades when it comes to teaching. ]]> 2018-01-20 18:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/barbarawalke/j1a1dqvw809k/wish/223032633