Inclusion Specialist, lissadi@uw.edu Lissa in an Education Specialist at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Master of Science in Special Education from the University of Oregon and her National Board Certification from the State of Washington. Lissa’s work focuses on supporting elementary schools’ implementation of best practices to develop inclusive learning communities. She partners with individual teachers and school teams as they build capacity to educate all learners effectively, with the belief that inclusive practices benefit every…
Partner Manager, mweint@uw.edu Mackenzie is a partner manager at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Masters in Early Childhood Education from San Francisco State University. Mackenzie specializes in supporting teachers, home visitors, classrooms and programs in implementing the Pyramid Model framework to support young children’s social emotional development. Mackenzie has provided training and coaching extensively with Head Start programs, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education programs, childcare centers and school districts. She began her career as…
Our Mission The Haring Center provides professional development and training to schools and communities as they create inclusive, equitable and sustainable educational systems. Our Values Equity, Diversity and Inclusion We are responsive to the culture, values, resources and strengths of the communities with whom we partner. We strive to interrupt oppressive systems that maintain structural inequities. Collaboration We work together as a team, with our partners, and with other stakeholders to advance inclusive and equitable systems across Washington State and…
Education Specialist, caborges@uw.edu Cassie is an education and inclusion specialist for the Professional Development and Training team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Children’s Studies, Magna Cum Laude, from Eastern Washington University, where she was also awarded the certificate of Excellence in Academics, Leadership, and Service to the Community. After, she attended the University of Washington where she received her Master’s degree in Education, Washington State teaching certification with a Special Education Endorsement,…
Tip Sheets The Haring Center’s Tip Sheets discuss implementation of inclusive and equitable practices. Browse our topics below and download any or all for use in your classroom or school community. Integrating Behavior Support and Team Technology (ibestt) ibestt provides online coaching and collaboration for student support teams. ibestt includes a web-based application, individualized coaching from University of Washington researchers and consultants, and a library of professional development resources and tools. Explore the ibestt website to learn more. Family Behavior…
Inclusion Coach, zoelever@uw.edu Zoe is an inclusion coach at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Master’s in Special Education from the University of Washington and National Board Certification from the State of Washington. Zoe’s work focuses on supporting elementary schools with inclusive practices at the classroom and whole school level. She works with individual teachers, teacher teams and additional school staff to increase understanding of how to create and maintain an inclusive learning environment that is accessible…
Education Specialist, rinalg@uw.edu RinaMarie is an education specialist at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Master of Education and Ph.D. in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Washington. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA). RinaMarie’s work focuses on supporting neurodiverse learners from preschool to high school and their families with an emphasis on social-emotional development. She partners with educational teams for consultation on individualized student supports and provides coaching to…
Program Assistant, pcyeung@uw.edu Phoebe is a program assistant for the Professional Development and Training Team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate and received a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies at the College of Education. Phoebe’s work focuses on supporting the Early Achievers Internships, coordinating trainings hosted by the Haring Center and assisting our coaching staff. Prior to joining the Haring Center, Phoebe was a preschool teacher…
Inclusion Coach, preischl@uw.edu Paige is an inclusion coach at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Pacific Lutheran University and Master in Teaching from City University of Seattle. Paige’s work focuses on supporting early childhood teachers with their instructional growth to build a solid social-emotional and academic foundation for all children. Her experiences in the classroom and parenting children with and without disabilities led her to focus on equity beginning in early…
Program Coordinator, mlyman2@uw.edu Molly is a program coordinator at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership from City University of Seattle. Molly’s work focuses on coordinating trainings and process improvement for diverse groups of stakeholders. Being the parent of a child with special needs, she has also developed a strong passion for inclusive education and has become a fierce advocate for inclusive practices in her community. Prior to joining the Haring Center, Molly worked in…