About the Instructor – Catherine Wilson

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Catherine Wilson is an outstanding educator, consultant and national presenter, who is known for her enthusiasm and practical ideas for teaching students with disabilities. Catherine brings an extraordinary passion for meeting the needs of all students through specially designed instruction, appropriate access and supports that shift the focus from student “disabilities” to student “abilities.”

Catherine is the author of Accelerating the Learning of Students with Special Needs: Increasing Motivation, Mindset and Grit (Grades K-12), the extensive resource handbook each participant will receive at the seminar. Through her work as an Access to General Curriculum Specialist, she has helped develop and co-author Grading and Progress Monitoring for Students with Disabilities, A Resource for Teachers. Catherine is known for her practical and innovative strategies in the area of inclusive practices.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

“Catherine presented many practical strategies. She is experienced and qualified.”
- Joan Lewis, Special Education Teacher

“As a new teacher, this seminar was very helpful. I appreciated the focus on research-based, practical strategies. I look forward to implementing many of them in the resource room. Catherine’s seminar was interesting and engaging.”
- Silvana Green, Special Education Teacher

“Very helpful strategies and resources that I can go back to the school and implement. Love that I have a book to take home with me and links to resources. This seminar allowed me to get a deeper understanding of reaching the needs of my students.”
- Katelyn Lacafta, Special Education Teacher

“Catherine Wilson is amazing! She has a wealth of information, which she is able to explain so very well.”
- Marlean Porter, Teacher

“I learned a lot of hands-on learning strategies that will work with students at all levels.”
- Chelsey Crager, 2nd Grade Teacher

“Catherine is a gifted presenter. Her passion is evident and contagious.”
- Carol Jeffs, 2nd Grade Teacher

“Catherine is an excellent presenter. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter. I gained a lot of good information and resources.”
- Susan Squyres, Teacher

“Catherine gave a great presentation with lots of helpful and useful information. Great job! Very enthusiastic teacher.”
- Audree Dalke, Special Education Teacher