I discovered edWeb when I was a classroom teacher running a program for preschoolers with autism. I was fresh out of graduate school and knew I had a lot more to learn! I have always valued professional development as a cornerstone to being an effective teacher, so I was so excited when I discovered edWeb and the Teaching Students with Autism community. I was thrilled at the chance to learn in short bursts on my own time (the option to watch recordings was especially helpful) while gaining CEUs – and all for free!

I continued accessing edWeb until transitioning from the classroom to my current role at STAR Autism Support (SAS), who also happens to be one of the consortium members of the Teaching Students with Autism community. My interest in receiving professional development sparked my passion for providing it to others, which is one of the reasons I was honored to join the SAS team as a training specialist. After presenting the “Lessons Learned” training for edWeb, I feel like I have come full circle – from receiving training as a newbie to providing training to educators around the globe! Such a rewarding experience.