about me
about me -- a space to learn a little more about the creator of this capstone
Caroline  WeaverÂ
(she / her)
A disability advocate and activist raised and
currently residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Caroline is passionate about creating accessible, student centered, and empowering toolkits which support neurodiverse learners in successfully
self-advocating within schools.
advocacy2action
Caroline believes in making tools that meet neurodiverse students where they are.
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Her work supports positive self-understanding and community building through encouraging accessibility and sharing personal experiences.
Championing vulnerability as strength, Caroline hopes to help students stop blaming themselves for struggling in school and instead create better pathways towards
self-love, self-advocacy, and more inclusive spaces. She thinks this is
an important step that’s often missing in creating better learning spaces,
especially for those who learn differently!
A student with learning disabilities herself, Caroline is honored to work within and alongside a community of students and academics fighting to promote community action and social change. She is proud, determined, and ready to foster love and
create space for neurodiverse voices in a system that has historically silenced them.
Neurodiverse: used to describe the unique ways one's brain might be structured
Self-understanding: knowing things about yourself, like what you’re good at, what challenges you, and why you might feel a certain way
Accessible: easy to use, understand, or reach for the largest amount of people
Self-love: treating yourself with kindness, respect, and accepting who you are
Self-advocacy: the ability to continuously speak up for yourself
Learning disabilities: when someone's brain works differently, which might make it harder to understand things like math, reading, or writing.
Education
2023-2024
M.S.Ed.
Education, Culture, and Society
University of Pennsylvania
Caroline received her M.S.Ed. in Education, Culture, and Society from The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. In tandem with her degree, she additionally pursued a concentration in Community Action and Social Change.
2019-2022
BA
Psychology
Minors: Anthropology & Urban Studies
University of Denver
Caroline received her BA in Psychology from the University of Denver. She also pursued minors in Anthropology and Urban Studies and engaged in independent projects and research opportunities during her time at DU.
2021-2023
L.E.a.R.N Lab
University of Denver
Caroline volunteered for three years in the Learning Exceptionality and Related Neuropsychology (LEaRN) Lab at the University of Denver. There, she supported research in understanding risk and protective factors surrounding neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities for school aged students.