Consultant Name: Emily Ruhser
Company Name: Progressive Community Services, Inc.
Phone Number: 608-957-7136
Email: emilyr@pcsdane.org
Work History
Job Title: IRIS Consultant
Care Responsibilities: I have provided case management to children with disabilities and was an educator in the area of reading and writing for ten years.
Educational Background
Name of Institution: Morningside University
Major/Degree: Masters of Special Education
Credentials
Name of Certification/Accreditation: Educator Licensure
Certifying Agency: State of Iowa
Date Certification was Obtained:
Specialties
Working with people with autism, youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology.
County/Region I’m familiar with
Dane County
Languages or Communication Skills
English
I’m comfortable with pets in the home
Yes
More about me
I was a Special Education Teacher for 10 years before transitioning to my current position as an IRIS Consultant. I taught in Iowa, Illinois, Georgia, and Wisconsin. I love to play sports, and coached six different middle school sports. I have a passion for helping, solving problems, and getting to know people. I love to walk my dog, watch sports, lift weights, and read!