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Savanna taught at American University and trained instructors to approach and instruct students with special needs. Savanna has released books and instructional materials on differentiated teaching, custom-created education, and literacy interventions for struggling readers through the Bureau of Education and Research.

On subjects including Universal Design for Learning, Technology Integration, Literacy and Language, Social Emotional Learning, and Special Education, she gives presentations worldwide. The National Association of Special Education Teachers Outstanding Special Educator Award, the Sontag Prize in Urban Education Award, the U.S.

Department of Education-White House Outstanding African American Educator, the College Board Minority Professional Fellowship, and the Alexandria City Jaycee Public Service George Webber Award for Excellence in Edu are just a few of the accolades and awards that Savanna has received for her work on behalf of students with disabilities and in education.

With the London International Council of Education, Council for Exceptional Children, Learning Disabilities Association of America, International Literacy Association, and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, she has given seminars on instructional practices for kids with disabilities.

In addition to participating on a panel alongside Dan Habib for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Maryland's Possibilities to Practical Applications, Savanna has been featured as the keynote speaker for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for the District of Columbia. As a TEDx Speaker on Inclusive Practices, Savanna stands out.

For her cutting-edge perspective on the future of education, her TED presentation, "Inclusion and Fast Food: Creating a Meaningful Learning Experience," won multiple awards. She writes an "Inclusion Corner" column for Multibriefs and contributes as a guest writer for Think Inclusive, where she offers teaching techniques to educators, parents, and students.

By advising school communities on effective instructional and inclusive strategies to reach ALL learners, she aims to use her education, skills, and passion to positively touch the lives of teachers, kids, and families.

Savanna has an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia, a Post-Masters Certificate in Leadership and Administration from George Washington University, and certifications in Social Emotional Learning, Trauma, Mindfulness, and Emotional Intelligence. She is a Google Certified Educator, an International Standards of Technology Teacher, and a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCTS).