Ms. Welsh attended the University of Delaware where she earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary and Special Education and went on to obtain her Master of Science in Education Leadership from George Mason University. She is an accomplished educator with 9 years of experience teaching in both general education and special education settings. She has also served as a Lead Special Education Teacher, Instructional Lead Teacher, and Intercession Coordinator. Ms. Welsh possesses a deep understanding of instructional best practices. In her previous work, she supported the implementation of co-teaching models for special education students and English learners, developed data collection systems and facilitated team meetings. Ms. Welsh has worked closely with families to build partnerships to support student learning and growth. She builds positive relationships and promotes equitable learning environments.  Ms. Welsh enjoys spending time with her one-year-old nephew and her ninety-pound rescue dog. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, take her dog on walks, and practice her photography skills.