Paige Fassbender, Life Academy Instructor
I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing team and community here at Journey21! Throughout my life, I've been influenced by several role models who have shaped my passion to help others reach their fullest potential. Growing up with an older brother on the Autism spectrum, I got to witness the selfless time and effort numerous professionals gave to help him achieve beyond what many would have thought. This inspired me to pursue a degree and career in special education.
Most recently, I earned my master's in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. During this time, I completed courses that helped me obtain certification in the areas of Autism and Transition. I also had the unique opportunity to serve as a graduate instructor for my university's post-secondary transition program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This experience increased my passion and confidence teaching the essential life skills every independent adult needs, including safety skills, self advocacy skills, money management skills, and more!
Outside of my career passions, I am all about sports! In my free time, I love running, hiking, watching sports, or just being outdoors! I recently completed my collegiate career as a cross country and track athlete at UWW, and I even got the chance to assistant coach some of my former teammates. I'm excited to incorporate this side of myself into what I teach, as I love keeping the classroom active and energized!
I truly look forward to sharing my talents with the Journey21 community. The connections and skills built here are unmatched. As the Journey21 community continues to grow in tremendous ways, I am blessed to be a part of it.
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