Special Education
I am affiliated with the academic enviroment of special education at the Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages. I contribute to teaching in the master’s programme in special education as well as in courses in special education.
Academic Interests
• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Intellectual disabilities
• Social and emotional difficulties
• School absenteeism and student participation in the process of educational adaptation
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in education and special education practice
• Professional ethics and relational work in schools
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in inclusive practice
Background
I am a qualified teacher from Østfold University of Applied Science and hold a Master’s degree in Special Education with a specialization in Disruptive Behaviour in schools (HiØ, 2024).
I have more than 20 years of experience in primary and lower secondary education, where I have worked as a class teacher, special educator, school counsellor, and coordinator for pupils in need of special education.
Throughout my career, I have been particularly concerned with relational work, student voice, and how schools can facilitate meaningful learning and inclusion for pupils with complex learning needs and social or emotional challenges.
Positions
Board member at Halden Montessori School.