Description: Address and dismantle common math myths using UDL, a lesson design approach that mitigates instructional barriers and leads to inclusive, accessible mathematics instruction for all.
Brief description:
Jenna Mancini Rufo is an inclusive education consultant and the founder and CEO of EmpowerED School Solutions. Jenna has worked with state departments of education, disability rights organizations, and school systems across the United States and in Australia to create more equitable and inclusive special education programs. She spent nearly 20 years in public education as an assistant superintendent, special education director, and teacher, where she advocated for students with disabilities to receive services in inclusive settings. Jenna's professional experiences, coupled with graduate work completed at Harvard University, have provided her with an understanding of both theory and practical implementation of inclusive practices.