As an accessibility specialist for CAST, Michelle Soriano promotes inclusive, equitable, and accessible instructional opportunities for students who receive special education services through the use of Universal and Accessible Design for Learning. Prior to joining CAST, Michelle served as a Regional Education Specialist in the area of inclusive practices, a behavior specialists administrator, PK-12 instructional coach, administrator, general education teacher, and special education teacher. Michelle’s passion in education resides in supporting educators with embracing learner variability utilizing Universal Design for Learning in order to empower students in guiding their own learning journey according to their personal preferences and needs.