Christina Nowak
University of Washington Doctoral Student
Seattle, WA
Inspired by her brother Michael, who has Down syndrome, Christina received her Masters in Education and Education Specialist Credential from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Ms. Nowak has spent the last 6 years serving as an Education/Inclusion Specialist in the cities of Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Los Angeles working with students ages 3 through 22. Currently, Christina is a second year doctoral student and Inclusion Specialist with the University of Washington's Haring Center for Inclusive Education. Christina has a passion for the development and implementation of inclusive practices. Most recently she was integral in the founding of WISH Academy, a fully inclusive high school in Los Angeles, modeled after the CHIME Institute. Christina has been integral in collaborating with demonstration and visiting sites to increase the inclusionary practices of co-teaching, co-planning, and universal design for learning. Christina is passionate about developing systems and strategies to assist schools in creating more inclusive environments and programs for individuals with significant disabilities. Her partnerships focus on capacity building as well as proving equitable educational experiences for all students. Christina is also involved with University of Washington's Teacher Education Program proving coaching and instruction to special education teacher candidates. Please do not hesitate to reach out to connect.
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