Michael U.

Michael U. has extensive experience in the field of special education. Michael most recently worked as the Supervisor of Special Education at Avon Grove School District since July 2020. Prior to that, they held the same position at Kennett Consolidated School District from November 2018 to July 2020 and at East Penn School District from July 2017 to November 2018. Before transitioning into a supervisory role, Michael worked as a Learning Support Teacher at Downingtown High School West from August 2013 to June 2017, where they managed a caseload of students with disabilities and provided direct instruction in writing and math. Michael also served as a Research Intern at Community Choices from July 2011 to May 2012 and as a Teacher, Alternative Education at PA Treatment and Healing from August 2010 to June 2011. Additionally, they worked as a Program Coordinator at Lehigh Support for Community Living from June 2012 to July 2013, where they oversaw day-to-day operations and programming for adults with developmental disabilities. Michael began their career as a Curriculum Developer at Right Reason Technologies from May 2005 to March 2011. Overall, they have demonstrated a commitment to supporting individuals with special needs and has gained valuable experience in various educational settings.

Michael U. completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science & Secondary Education at Susquehanna University from 2005 to 2009. Michael then attended Albany Law School from 2009 to 2010, where they completed their first year of law school. In 2011, Michael pursued a Master of Education degree in Special Education from Lehigh University, which they completed in 2013. Michael furthered their education by obtaining a Principal Certificate from Drexel University between 2013 and 2015. Currently, Michael is working towards a Doctor of Education degree in Education Leadership at Widener University, which they started in 2017 and expects to complete in 2022. Additionally, they hold certifications in 7-12 Secondary English, 7-12 Social Studies, 7-9 Mid Level Mathematics, K-12 Principal, and N-12 Special Education from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, but specific dates for obtaining these certifications are not available.