Daniel McNulty is the State Director of the PATINS Project, an Indiana state-wide technical assistance network for the provision of assistive & accessible technologies, the acquisition, creation & implementation of Accessible Educational Materials, and Universal Design for Learning. Daniel regularly presents nationally and locally on these topics and advocates strongly for high expectations for all students with appropriate supports. Daniel holds a BA and MS in Education from Purdue University as well as a current Indiana Professional Educator license in K-12 Severe Disabilities. He’s been a K-6 classroom teacher, a 3-year UDL pilot school leader, and was chosen as Purdue’s Distinguished Young Educator of the Year in 2006. He created and operated a behavioral consulting service for children on the autism spectrum, and has provided respite care in Australia while at the University of New South Wales. Daniel represents Indiana in the National AEM Best Practices Cohort, is Indiana’s NIMAS Coordinator, and serves on the national NIMAC Advisory Council and the national CITES Advisory Board.
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Absolutely loved this! My husband and I, me being a teacher of students with special needs at our local high school and my husband being the assistant principal/athletics director at the same high school, both dressed up for the Halloween festivities last night and passed out those sugary treats! (Have to help out the local dentists!) I must say, I was a little disappointed at how many of our neighbors did not have his/her porch lights on for the kiddos that were in the neighborhood. After reading your blog today, I am glad that we turned on our light, left on our light (a little past 8) and enjoyed the the excitement of the children in our community.
God bless and thank you for taking the time to remind all of us WHY we do what we do!
Sharon
Thanks, Sharon! What nice things to say and thank YOU for all that you do! Stay in touch with us and let us know how we support you and your husband! Will we see you at the State Conference tomorrow?
No, unfortunately we are on a trimester schedule at Brownstown Central High School and this is our finals week. Therefore, I have students that need help preparing for his/her final exams. Secondly, I am preparing for my Annual Case Reviews that are coming up in a week! (I am sure you remember doing those!)
Have a great day,
Sharon
Ahh, YES! I remember ACR prep very well. ... I am so GLAD that your students have you on their side at that case conferences.
Daniel,
Thank you for this inspiring story and message. Where I'm working right now, it's often about just keeping your head down and getting as much done as possible as fast as possible. I strive and only hope to be that "amiable dragon" in daily work.
Sincerely,
Laurel Blough