My Teaching Goal:

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Welcome to Ms. Kephart's website.  As your child's VE Resource Teacher and/or case manager, it is my sincere passion to provide a safe, student-friendly learning environment that addresses the individual learning style of the whole child.  As only one member of the IEP team, I look forward to working with parents, other professionals, and the student to create an Individualized Education Plan that will assist each of my students to reach his/her highest learning potential. 

This site will provide you with the following:
  • Important / helpful resources for parents / caregivers may use to reinforce student learning.
  • Announce important upcoming events.

My Personal Information

I am a mother of two amazing adult children--Megan and Drew.  It took me 40 years to decide to be when I grew up!  At the ripe young age of 36, I decided to go to college for the first time and receive an undergraduate degree in education.  After earning my Associates degree at St. Petersburg Junior College (SPJC), I continued on to the University of South Florida (USF--Go Bulls!!!) where I achieved my undergraduate degrees in Varying Exceptionalities (VE) K-12, General Education K-6, and ESOL Endorsement K-12.  I later attained my Reading Endorsement K-12.


Helpful Resources

  • http://www.cec.sped.org The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
  • http://www.freeology.com This site has so many free, printable graphic organizers that will assist students in keeping track of their thinking in reading, writing, and math.
  • http://www.napcse.org  National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education--A place where parents of children in special education can find everything they need to know to be their child’s best advocate.
  • http://www.mbes.com  McMullen-Booth Elementary School website-- is a fun and educational resource for students, teachers,and parents at McMullen-Booth Elementary School.


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