Hello Tongass School Families! I am the Peer Buddy Preschool teacher at TSAS and have been teaching in this position since I graduated from my Masters in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Washington. This program is based on the concept of inclusionary education, meaning children with and without special needs are taught together in the same environment. In my years running this classroom, I have seen how beneficial for all children this model is, and I am proud to be implementing this model at TSAS. To me, the purpose of inclusionary education is to teach compassion and the students I have had these past years have always risen to that challenge. It is my goal to continue contributing to our overall school culture by working with our youngest students to create more compassionate community members.