Hi, and WELCOME to MJC!  It has been my privilege to teach here at MJC for eight years.  Before coming here I taught at Humboldt State University for two years.  Prior to that, I taught Child Development courses as an adjunct for 11 years at other community colleges before coming to Modesto.

My heart and passion is to serve children and their families.  My area of expertise is working with children with disabilities.  I love a great challenge and am excited to bring my expertise to MJC.  As I work toward including children with significant disabilities in their natural environments (including regular classrooms, community events), I aim to inspire others who will follow after me.  I am regularly inspired by my students, other faculty that I have the privilege of working with, and the children that I serve.  

Welcome, as we begin this journey of acquiring information, knowledge, exploration of new ways to solve old problems, and discovery about others and ourselves!  It’s going to be a great journey!  I’ll meet you on the way!

Early Start Evaluation Station
The Early Start Evaluation Station of Stanislaus County exists to provide a centralized point of referral for children under three years of age, who are experiencing developmental difficulties or risks

Valley Mountain Regional Center
Free diagnosis and assessment services are available to any person suspected of having a developmental disability, such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism.  Early intervention services are offered to infants and toddlers (under age three) who are believed to be at high risk of developmental delay.
 

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POLICIES

Greenspan's Irreducible Needs of Children

Encouragement versus Praise

Autism Speaks
 100 Day Tool Kit English  
100 Day Tool Kit Spanish

Stanislaus County Office of Education Media Center
917 Oakdale Road
Modesto, CA (209) 238-6930
Map

The Importance of Play in Promoting
Healthy Child Development and
Maintaining Strong Parent-Child
Bonds

Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Models: 1, 2

Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development

Kubler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief

Ten Ways to Welcome Families and Build Strong Relationships