Meet Todd Corley and Lisa Wood Who Work with Exceptional Children

Each month, the Exceptional Children Division recognizes some of the people serving students. For January, Todd Corley and Lisa Wood are being recognized.

Lisa Wood is an EC Teacher at Kernersville Middle School.

“When a jump bar is set high, athletes must adjust their performance levels in order to stay in the game. This may mean extra practice, learning a new technique or enhancing an already-used skill. Lisa Wood, an EC Teacher at Kernersville Middle School, sets the bar high for analyzing and gathering data on her students. She understands the importance and value of these tools. She is a great example for regular education and EC teachers regarding this practice. 

“Not only does Lisa set the bar high for her students, she sets it high for herself.  She is eager to learn as much as she can and attend as many trainings as possible in order to enhance her teaching on a continual basis. She understands how critical it is for her to learn and evolve right along with her students.  Lisa has high expectations for her students and encourages them to always do their very best.

Lisa is a wonderful model and asset to Kernersville Middle. She knows that always striving to reach the high bar will only result in positive outcomes for herself, her students and her school. She is definitely a blue-ribbon teacher!”

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“If you work in EC, you know Todd Corley as the “wheelchair guy” or the Assistive Technology “computer guy.” He is the gregarious PT/OT/AT technician who keeps things working so that our students participate and progress in school. 

“Todd is always on the go, picking up and delivering equipment and assistive technology devices for students. He has considerable expertise in repairing and maintaining equipment as well. His organizational skills enable the Assistive Technology group to monitor the inventory and use of a significant amount of apparatus and devices.

“You probably don’t know that this humble man lives a life of service outside of work. In September, Todd was honored at the Citywide Neighborhood Conference. He has also worked with his lodge, Salem Lodge #139, and Faith Unity Missionary Church to provide Thanksgiving dinner to families in need.

“Todd’s sunny disposition and helpful attitude make him a welcome sight wherever he goes in the district.”