Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles

Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles, Ph.D. ATP, is the Assistive Technology Specialist for RSU 21 in Kennebunk Maine. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of New England's Graduate Programs in Online Learning, as well as the University of Maine at Farmington. Hillary is a nationally certified Assistive Technology Professional, providing consultation, training, and evaluation services in the areas of Assistive Technology, Accessible Educational Materials, and Universal Design for Learning. She has presented across the country on a variety of topics, including accessibility, UDL, iPads and apps, and Chromebooks and apps. Prior to her current position, she served as an Intervention Specialist and Special Educator with 20 years of teaching experience. Hillary is passionate about educating others as to the importance of ensuring that curriculum is accessible to all students from the start, rather than after it's been developed. Hillary received her Ph.D. in Education in 2015, with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction that is centered around UDL. Her book, One Size Does Not Fit All: Equity, Access, PD, and UDL, is available on Amazon. Home is where her heart truly is - with her husband, son, and stepson in Saco, Maine.