SPECIALLY DESIGNED INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

Specially Designed Instruction Specialists will provide training and technical assistance on research-based instructional teaching and learning strategies.

Brandy joined the CRPC as an SDI Specialist in August of 2022. Brandy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Elementary Education and Special Education from Le Moyne College. She holds her Master’s Degree from Utica College in Leadership and Inclusion Education. Brandy currently holds her Professional New York State certification in Special Education and Regular Education Grades 1-6. Prior to joining the CRPC team, Brandy spent 17+ years, as a special education teacher with MOBOCES and Upstate Cerebral Palsy. Her focus was mostly in working with students on the Autism Spectrum at a variety of levels. Throughout her time teaching Brandy worked closely with her multi-disciplinary team; and took pride in her ability to guide, support and train them to be the best they could be in working with the children that they served.