Kathrina has 13 years of experience working with diverse populations: Autism, Developmentally Delayed, Emotionally Handicapped/Severely Emotionally Disturbed, Language/Speech Impaired, Visually Impaired, Other Health Impaired, Specific Learning Disability, Gifted, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. 

Education Credentials:

• Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education K-12 from Miami Dade College;

• Master of Science in Special Education focused on intense, individualized support for diverse students with severe and persistent learning and behavior challenges from Florida International University; and

• Educational Specialist in Teaching and Learning specializing in Special Education focused on culturally or linguistically diverse students with disabilities in urban schools from Florida International University. 

Certifications:

• State of Florida Department of Education Educator Certificate: Elementary Education K-6, Exceptional Student Education K-12, Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement, Reading Endorsement, and English for Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement; and

• National Council for Behavioral Health: Youth Mental Health First Aid USA Certification.

Professional Associations:

• Member of the American Educational Research Association;

• Council for Exceptional Children; 

• National Association of Special Education Teachers;

• Professional Educators Network of Florida;

• Florida Counseling Association;

• and National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Publications:

• Published Author in the National Association of Special Education Teachers Journal.