Cultivating Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms through Curriculum Modifications HA2

Cassie is devoted to supporting quality inclusive practices for all. She has a Master’s degree in Education, a Washington State teaching certification with SPED endorsement, and is a licensed BCBA. Cassie has worked as an Early Childhood Educator, a parent trainer for the Down Syndrome Community of Puget sound, and a BCBA in a home and clinical setting. She has also had the privilege of presenting at state and national conferences promoting the work of inclusion. Cassie works at the Haring Center and partners with OSPI to disseminate and advocate evidence-based, quality inclusive practices to professionals and the community.

Julie is a Partner Manager at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies and her Masters of Education in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Washington. Julie’s work focuses on supporting special education and inclusion in early childhood programs. She supports the provision of training, coaching and consultation around inclusion and individualization for Early Achievers coaches. Prior to joining the Haring Center team, Julie worked as a special education preschool teacher and general education ECEAP teacher at the Experimental Education Unit for seven years.

Dr. Ariane Gauvreau is the Senior Director of Professional Development and Training and The Haring Center, where she leads a team who provides professional development and training to schools and communities as they create inclusive, equitable and sustainable educational systems. She is a previous early childhood special education teacher, home visitor, coach, and professor.