About the Instructor – Kathy Morris

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Kathy Morris has been a special education teacher for over fifty years and a consultant for Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavior disorders, assistive technology, and LIFE Skills, providing technical assistance and workshops to educators throughout the United States and internationally in Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. She was named "Outstanding Educator of the Year" in her state and has served as Advisor to the President's Commission on Special Education. Kathy not only shares her years of special education experience but also brings the personal experience of having twin sons diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy. Kathy knows what works with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and uses the strategies daily in her professional and personal life. You'll leave this seminar with many new and exciting strategies to make you more successful in your classroom immediately.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Thank you for putting this together! I was given many tools that I can implement in my classroom for all students."
– Adrienne Polczak, Teacher

"The seminar was full of valuable information and strategies. Kathy Morris was pleasant, personable, and highly relatable. The organization was smooth, well-paced, and time went by quickly. It was a great day and time well spent!"
– Amy Arnett, Teacher

"Kathy Morris is an excellent presenter. She makes the content interesting, engaging, and fun. She made it easy to learn. I could have easily used more of this seminar."
– Josh Kreisman, School Counselor

"Kathy is an amazing presenter. She is knowledgeable, informative and brings a passion to the content that is infectious. I have several strategies that I can employ immediately."
– Val Montgomery, Special Education Teacher

"Kathy did an outstanding job eliminating the myths that encourage the judgments people have on the topic of Autism. She made the seminar feel like a one-on-one experience with an expert on Autism."
– Shaneetha Ingram, Diverse Learner Specialist

"I absolutely loved this workshop! The presenter was engaging, knowledgeable, adorable and real!"
– Melissa Tees, First Grade Teacher

"I loved to hear the wealth of knowledge that Kathy offered as well as to share her heart and vulnerability. The 'walk away' strategies were awesome. Thank you!"
– Gwendolen Torsen, Counselor

"Kathy was so relatable. She walks the talk. Loved the many ideas to use in my classroom as a behavior interventionist. I would certainly recommend this seminar of self-regulation to others! Thank you so much!"
– Carla Lenz, Behavior Interventionist

"Research cited materials, warm demeanor of the speaker, practical resources and strategies... I enjoyed the breakout rooms, getting the opportunity to speak with teachers from across the country. Thank you!"
– Elizabeth Freitag, Grade 3 Teacher