Sherri Rusch Email and Phone Number

http://sherrirusch.weebly.comPhilosophy: My job is my passion, and I strive to treat students as if they were my own. I have over 18 years of teaching experience with a focus on executive function, relationship building, and language skills. Each one of my students has unique and amazing qualities that bring a smile to my face. I enjoy interacting with them and developing trusting relationships as we journey together to reveal their talents. My students know that I have high expectations for them and will hold them accountable with the goal of letting their light shine. A wise mentor once offered great advice, "Love unconditionally, forgive, don't take things personally, and do what's best for the kids." ~S.Dillingham. Each new day, I wake filled with gratitude for the chance to make new connections. We are all stronger when we pull together!Education, Awards, Experience & Current Role: In 1998, I completed my B.S. graduating Summa Cum Laude from UCM. My M.S. in Speech-Language Patholgy came next and my job as a Warrensburg R6 SLP at the high school followed. While working as an SLP for 15 years, I incorporated technology and created for-credit classes designed to more effectively and efficiently serve my students. For 15 years, I worked as the National Honor Society Advisor. In 2007, I began including therapy dogs in my work with students and earned the 2008 International Beyond Limits Award in AAT Practing Professional. When the 2015 school year began, I stepped into my role as the instructor for the R.E.A.L. (reaching every adolescent learner) program, which is an on campus class focusing on the special needs of at-risk (or as I like to say, "at-hope) students. REAL is part of our school's Pyramid of Interventions. Earning essential credits to not only graduate, but to graduate with their peers is the main goal of REAL. However, REAL is more than this. REAL is also about creating opportunities for positive social interactions and cultivating trust.

Instructor for credit recovery curriculum using PLATO/Edmentum

WHS--Sponsor of 120-205 members as each participates annually in a minimum of 2 (out of 8) group projects and completes a minimum of 30 annual individual service hours.Oversee Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA)Chapter advisers:Supervise all functions of the Honor Society chapter found on campus, including selection and induction of new members, discipline or dismissal procedures, and completion of an annual chapter service projectServe as liaisons to the faculty, administration, student body, and community regarding matters related to the Honor SocietyMaintain files for chapters, including membership records, chapter history, activities, selection procedures, membership obligation guidelines, chapter bylaws, and financial transactionsSubmit an annual report to the national office yearlyReview active chapter members on a regular basis for compliance with Honor Society standards and obligationsWork with chapter officers to assist them in their dutiesServe as ex-officio, nonvoting members of faculty councilsMeet with the school administration regularly to inform them about and provide opportunities to evaluate chapter activitiesReview all chapter documents to ensure that the policies and procedures of the chapter are in compliance with the National Constitution and HandbookAssist principals in renewing affiliation with the national office each spring

Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, school-based speech-language pathologists provide prevention, assessment, and remediation services for students who exhibit difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency. These services are designed to help students meet their educational goals. Below are the major functions of the speech-language pathologist employed in educational environments. --Organizes a program that addresses local school speech-language goals--Works cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the local education agency--Coordinates speech-language services with student services provided by other school personnel--Maintains records of the speech-language program and prepares periodic reports as required-- Adheres to established rules, regulations, laws, and appropriate ethical standards--Screening, Testing, Diagnosing and Advising -- Managing and Conducting Therapy --Adhering to Local, State, Federal Regulations and Ethical Practices