With Open Arms: Creating School Communities of Support for Kids with Social Challenges Using Circle of Friends, Extracurricular Activities, and Learning Teams
Mary Schlieder, M.S., is a special educator experienced working with all ages of students, ranging from preschoolers through adults, in both public school and residential settings. She is currently a behavior specialist in the Norris Public School District, and enjoys conducting workshops teaching schools how to create their own communities of support for kids with social challenges. An upstate New York transplant, Mary now makes her home in Nebraska and is adjusting to an empty nest after recently launching her three amazing boys.