Liz ByronLiz Byron is a practicing artist and the preK-8 visual art teacher at Gardner Pilot Academy, a full-inclusion Boston (MA) public school. Liz is professionally licensed teacher in visual art, special education, ESL, middle school math, and elementary ducation. During her career, she has taught almost every subject, working with students from preschool through graduate school. Liz earned her bachelor's degree in studio art and elementary education from Boston College. She received a master's in arts in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a master's in education (Special Education) from Lesley University. She is a CAST cadre member who leads various education professional development workshops and courses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Liz is continually working to enhance her instruction by applying UDL and is perpetually inspired by her students and the arts. Read More Read Less