About Miss Werner
Professional Background
I have been teaching in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District for 8 years. I began my career as a substitute teacher, gaining experience across all grade levels in general education and special education classrooms. This is my 6th year teaching students with moderate to severe disabilities, including students with autism, multiple disabilities, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lifelong Learner
As a teacher and lifelong learner, I am committed to continuing my education through professional development and university coursework. Here are highlights of my educational journey:
Life Outside of Teaching and Learning?!?!
Absolutely!! My interests and favorite activities include (but are never limited to)
I have been teaching in Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District for 8 years. I began my career as a substitute teacher, gaining experience across all grade levels in general education and special education classrooms. This is my 6th year teaching students with moderate to severe disabilities, including students with autism, multiple disabilities, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Lifelong Learner
As a teacher and lifelong learner, I am committed to continuing my education through professional development and university coursework. Here are highlights of my educational journey:
- currently a doctoral student at Claremont Graduate University, working towards a PhD in education with an emphasis in special education
- attend national and local conferences and conventions, especially in the area of special education
- earned an Education Specialist credential and Master of Science degree in Special Education at California State University in Long Beach
- earned a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science at Concordia University in Irvine
- Modeled Integrated Technology/21st Century Learning
- Balanced Literacy Training, Year Three
- Systematic English Language Development Certification
Life Outside of Teaching and Learning?!?!
Absolutely!! My interests and favorite activities include (but are never limited to)
- traveling, both across the beautiful United States and around this amazing world
- chasing my niece and nephew around... and spending time with the rest of the family!
- exercising at the gym, cycling, getting through a half marathon on occasion (Long Beach in October!)
- salsa dancing
- coffee