Hi! i’m kelsey

Hello! My name is Kelsey and I’m a fellow special education teacher, just trying to help teachers continue to find the joy in teaching.

This is my eleventh year in special education. I taught elementary essential skills for many years, prior to taking a two-year break from the classroom. It was the hardest, but best decision at the time and helped me realize that my heart is in the classroom. This is my third-year teaching in a district-level special education program, an actual dream job.

I’m passionate about learning and educating others on how to incorporate life skills, accessible communication, visuals, and FUN into your classroom. 

During my time in special education, I obtained certification in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and Classroom Pivotal Response Training (CPRT), fulfilling the role as a site-based CPRT trainer for our district. ESDM and CPRT both place an emphasis on bringing the joy into learning and prioritizing lessons that incorporate our students’ interests to optimize motivation. It’s become a huge passion of mine, both in and out of the classroom.

Now a little about the non-teacher part of my life…

My husband and I bought my grandparents’ house just a few years ago and have slowly been turning it into our own version of home. We live in a little town within a pretty big city in Missouri and love being within walking distance of restaurants, small shops, delicious coffee, and a farmer’s market. 

When I’m not teaching or working on my TPT store, you can find me staying up way too late to finish a book in the thriller or romance genre, attending my favorite workout classes (shoutout PLNK and F45), partaking in 4-hour long dinners with the best of friends, or enjoying a binge-worthy show.  

Thanks for being here! I’m so excited to take you along my teaching journey and connect with other educators.