Erin is in her fourth year teaching in a Language-Based Program for grades 6-8 in the Wachusett Regional School District, based in Holden, MA. Prior to this position, she worked as a special education coordinator at Masconomet Regional high School in Topsfield, MA for three years. Erin began her teaching career at Landmark’s High School campus, where she taught Literature and Grammar & Composition courses in the Preparatory Program as well as one-on-one language arts tutorials for seven years. She has been teaching online courses for Landmark’s Outreach Program since she left her teaching position at Landmark in 2009 and continues to participate in Outreach seminars. Erin has a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Simmons College as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Colby College.
Disclosures
Financial: Erin Broudo receives a stipend from Landmark Outreach for teaching this course.
Nonfinancial: Erin Broudo states no nonfinancial relationship exists.
Kristine began working at Landmark High School since 2010 as a language arts tutorial teacher after having earned her bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College. She has since earned her master’s degree in special education from Simmons College and is now the reading department head, as well as a teacher in the reading department. Since 2014, Kristine has taught courses through Landmark Outreach and has research and compiled topics for the monthly Free Landmark Teaching Strategies.
Disclosures
Financial: Kristine Burgess receives a stipend from Landmark Outreach for teaching this course.
Nonfinancial: Kristine Burgess states no nonfinancial relationship exists.
Kaia has been at Landmark since 2006. In addition to her work for Outreach, she has been a language arts teacher at Landmark High School. Previously, her roles and responsibilities included assistant director of the preparatory program, academic advisor, and full-time teacher and tutor. Kaia graduated from The College of Santa Fe with her bachelor’s in English, and she earned her master’s degree in special education from Simmons College.
Disclosures
Financial: Kaia Cunningham receives a stipend from Landmark Outreach for teaching this course.
Nonfinancial: Kaia Cunningham states no nonfinancial relationship exists.
Katie counsels families through her work in Landmark School’s Admissions office. She was previously the director of Landmark Outreach Online, providing educators with online courses for professional development. Katie has developed and instructed courses for both Landmark Outreach Online and the SNHU Landmark partnership, and she is an instructor for the Summer Institute. Additionally, Katie taught study skills courses at Landmark High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross and her master’s degree in special education from Simmons College.
Disclosures
Financial: Katie Chhu receives a stipend from Landmark Outreach for teaching this course.
Nonfinancial: Katie Chhu states no nonfinancial relationship exists.
Linda is a certified speech-language pathologist who joined Landmark High School in 1994 as the expressive language program director, transitioning into a consultative role from 2003-2016. Linda has served as a Landmark Outreach faculty member since 1996, consulting to schools, presenting professional seminars, and teaching graduate-level courses. She also brings experience evaluating and treating students in public school settings. Linda earned both her Bachelor of Science in communication disorders (1986) and Master of Arts in speech-language pathology (1988) from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the author of the booklet, Understanding Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Social Communication Skills, and numerous articles on related topics.
Disclosures
Financial: Mrs. Gross receives a stipend from Landmark Outreach for teaching this course. Mrs. Gross also serves as the ASHA Continuing Education (CE) Administrator and receives compensation in the form of her salary.
Nonfinancial: Mrs. Gross states no nonfinancial relationship exists.
Caitlin worked as a consultant and is currently a seminar instructor for Landmark Outreach. Previously, her roles and responsibilities at Landmark High School included working as the director of the expressive language program, an academic advisor, and a full-time teacher and tutor. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with her bachelor’s in psychology and education, and she has her master’s degree in special education from Simmons University.
Disclosures
Financial: Caitlin Parker receives a stipend from Landmark Outreach for teaching this course.
Nonfinancial: Caitlin Parker states no nonfinancial relationship exists.
