Type Of Business:
Middle School
Expertise:
Mrs. Daar's expertise is in teaching cross-categorical special education.
Major Product/SVS:
Education
Favorite Business Publication:
Learning Disabilities
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Family, Reading, Vacationing, Exercising
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Special Education, Western Michigan University (1988); Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
North Royalton Education Association; Ohio Education Association; National Education Association; Council for Exceptional Children
Place of Birth:
Kalamazoo, MI
Children's Names:
Andrew, Kathryn, Monica
Work History:
Special Education MH & ED Teacher, Wall Township, NJ (1980-1985); Special Education Learning Disabilities Teacher, Vicksburg Schools, MI (1986-1988); Special Education Learning Disabilities Teacher, Dorchester County Schools, Summerville, SC (1989-1990)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is seeing a special education student, who had enrolled in a college as an intervention specialist return to share her own success.
Charity:
Diocesan Coordinator, Catholic Engaged Encounter of Cleveland; Marriage Preparation Team, St. John Neumann Catholic Church; Cancer Research Institute; Homeless Charities
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Number Of Years In Current Position:
18
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she receives from her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her association with her neighbor, who was a special needs child and to whom she used to teach sight words and simple mathematics.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Daar received the Jennings Scholarship in the year 2004. Her experience includes team teaching in an inclusion setting, small group instruction in the resource room and individual tutoring. Her classroom motto is, 'If you do not learn the way I teach, I must teach the way you learn'. She prides herself in instructional differentiation in order to meet the needs of all of her students.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching 13-25 Special Education Students, Working as a Team Coordinator for Special Education, Overseeing 12 Specialist and 18 Instructional Aides, Speaking at Conferences on Assessments, Differentiation and Team Teaching
Education Certifications:
License in Learning Disabilities, Cleveland State University (2008); Certification in Special Education (K-12); Certification in Mild-Moderate Curriculum and Staff Development; Certification in Pupil Services