About the Instructor – Kathy Morris

Master Teacher and Presenter

KATHY MORRIS has been a special education teacher for over thirty years and a consultant for behavior disorders, autism, assistive technology, and LIFE Skills, providing technical assistance and workshops to educators throughout the United States. She was named “Outstanding Educator of the Year” in her state and has served as Advisor to the President’s Commission on Special Education, 2002. 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 Asperger’s Syndrome and autism, 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 Kathy Morris

“This was the most powerful seminar I have ever attended. Thank you for opening my eyes.” – Angela Wagner, General Education Teacher

“This was one of the most practical workshops I’ve attended. The strategies that Kathy presented were explained in such a way that I could go back to school and use them immediately. Thank you for providing tools for change for my students.” – Janice Eats, Inclusion Specialist

“This is my second time at this seminar and I definitely left with more new ideas. Thank you for sharing your personal experiences and perspectives.” – Nicole Abrahamson, Special Educator

“This was the first workshop on this topic that did an excellent job of adapting and modifying strategies for use at the elementary and secondary levels. Thank you. I will be using specific strategies tomorrow.” – Gwen Cagginao, Speech-Language Pathologist

“Wow! I’m speechless. I have never gotten so much out of a one day seminar!” – Julie Grime, Intervention Specialist

“I now see my students with Asperger’s Syndrome through a ‘different lens.’ I realize more fully the extra issues they deal with before learning can take place. All teachers would benefit from Kathy’s presentation. She is an expert who has ‘walked the talk’.” – Karen Rich, Teacher

“One of the best seminars I’ve attended that was not only interesting and engaging but loaded with ideas that I’ll actually use!” – Deb Tetz, Speech-Language Pathologist

“Excellent speaker and motivator! It was evident that Kathy knew the content and did a fabulous job presenting it in a manner that could be easily understood. Examples were extremely helpful. I would love to attend future seminars with Kathy.” – Kathie Strasser, Special Education Supervisor

“Kathy provided an excellent seminar. It was filled with examples, practical strategies and first-hand experience. It was riveting from beginning to end. Well done.” – Lara Zillmer, Teacher

“All classroom teachers need to attend this seminar to become more proficient in the classroom. These ideas can be applied to special education and regular education students. One of the best seminars I have ever attended!” – Kathy Mott, Teacher