Douglas Buttorff has been an educator in the Southern Oregon area for over 10 years. His primary background is in special education, but he has experience in mathematics, English, and health and PE. Douglas served as a content designer for professional learning at NWEA. He received both his MAT and master’s in special education from Southern Oregon University. His research looks at instruction in the general education classroom for students with learning challenges and how teachers can augment or adapt lesson plans for diverse learners. Outside of the classroom, he is a climbing guide, skier, and backpacker.