In his 18 years as a general education teacher, substitute teacher and special education teacher, Jerry has taught everything from kindergarten to high school German, elementary strings to autistic support.

Experience:

Jerry is currently teaching in a "most restrictive setting" as an autistic support teacher for high school aged children in a residential facility. He has also worked with children with Specific Learning Disabilities in a resource room, co-teaching in a full inclusion room and as a "push-in" learning support teacher.

Education:

Jerry earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education at the University of Pittsburgh. He did graduate work at St. Cloud State University in Minnesota, where he was certified as a reading specialist. Jerry's Masters of Education in Special Education was earned at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and he recently earned a Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Autism from Penn State University. Jerry is certified in Elementary Education, Secondary Social Studies, Special Education and as a Reading Specialist, and has held teaching credentials in four states. Jerry also has a Masters of Divinity and is an ordained pastor.

From Jerry Webster:

Jerry and his wife, also a teacher, have two college-aged sons. The boys' experience in schools with strong inclusion programs have made him a big believer in the value of inclusion, done well.