Full Name
Chris Cope
Job Title
Public School Special Educator and Special Needs Catechist
Company
A Place for All Ministry
Speaker Bio
Chris has a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities, their caregivers and the community that supports them. He has a diverse professional background having worked in home, school and community settings. After completing his B.S. in Inderdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Special Education and Psychology from Ohio Dominican University, Chris went on to work as an ABA therapist. After moving to Texas, he began working in public education as an autism classroom teacher. Following his work in the classroom, he went on to complete his Masters of Special Education with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder from the University of Houston-Victoria. Chris has continued his work in public education as a Behavior Specialist, Autism Program Specialist, and now works as a Special Education Coordinator. He has been dedicated to supporting the disability community in his parish where he has run catechism/sacrament preparation for individuals with disabilities since 2014. He resides in Katy, Texas with his amazing wife and 6 kids.
Chris Cope