Youngstown State University College of Education
A hedgehog named Hildy struggles with Attention-Deficit Disorder
Cosmo the rabbit longs to be a cat. A gentle introduction to transgender issues.
A bored little chick seeks adventure. around the farm. A lesson about mindful living.
This project was so FUN! I was invited to collaborate with a special education teacher to create an online summer writing camp for at-risk fifth grade reluctant readers/writers. Part of the assignment was to create children’s stories using the e-learning platform Storybird, then narrate and upload the stories to YouTube. Together with my collaborator, we designed a curriculum for a 6-week program. An aspect of this project that was especially challenging was having to select and use pre-existing Storybird stock art to build the narratives while staying within the strict guidelines of a grant. The stories had to feature specific themes which included learning disabilities and inclusivity. Additionally, I provided guidance and feedback to the children who were tasked with writing their own Storybird stories.
Graphic Designs for Social Media, Internal Email, Flyers, and a Logo
Excerpt from Past Syllabi
The Mindful Writer 