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Ann's dedication to special education is rooted in her personal background as the daughter of a wounded Vietnam veteran. Her father's optimistic outlook on life and his unwavering perseverance not only shaped his own thriving journey but also inspired Ann's commitment to making a positive impact in the field of special education. This firsthand perspective fuels her commitment to creating environments where every student, regardless of their abilities, can thrive academically and socially.
Ann Roush brings a wealth of knowledge, practical experience, and a compassionate approach to her role as a Special Education Consultant, making her an invaluable resource for those striving to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Testimonials
“Ann's work in the special education field is an asset to our community. She is a strong advocate for individuals and their unique learning needs and is willing to personalize programs to best meet learning objectives. She is also able to recognize behavior as a form of communication, striving to support individuals holistically to achieve success. Our son made tremendous gains in his education while working with Ann. He developed from a middle school student with behavioral outbursts combatting perceptions he was illiterate and unable to learn to the young man he is today earning a postsecondary degree in the human services field. We are grateful for Ann's role in helping him to achieve this transformation.” - Parent
“Due to Ann’s clear understanding of the Structured Teaching approach and her calming presence, Ann was assigned the most involved students with autism spectrum disorder. Due to Ann’s skill in environmental structure and behavior management, none of the students are currently assaultive to others” - Consulting Teacher
“In attending one of her IEP meetings I observed complete professionalism in how she facilitated the meeting and how well prepared Ann was. The meeting was open, friendly and productive. Parents were very pleased and comfortable, and Ann made certain that all requirements for IEP development were done appropriately”
- Special Services Coordinator
“She brought passion and expertise to serve students with disabilities in the Northeast Kingdom. Her contributions are recognized by numerous Northeast Kingdom school personnel and families of children with disabilities.” -
Executive Director
“The transformation we have witnessed over time in the students has been truly amazing. Ann has remained persistent through many difficult situations with individual students. The outcomes are evident: students that were once consistently antisocial, unsafe, and extreme have become successful at school. I believe the story of these students speaks volumes of the skills that Ann has as an educator and program designer. “ -
Principal
