Willing Ways
Willing Ways is an autism and behavioral consulting business located in central Arkansas. We provide services for students, teachers, and families through consulting, professional development,and motivational speaking.
Our real-life experiences have given us a unique position in
the realm of reaching students, parents, educators and the
community. Whether inspiring, facilitating, storytelling,
training or educating others, we are known for ‘being real
people, living in a real world, looking for real solutions for real
problems”.
Many organizations, associations, school districts, educational
cooperatives, universities, parent groups, churches, and
facilities in Arkansas and surrounding states have utilized the
services offered by Willing Ways.
We at Willing Ways understand that no two students are the same and we must make accommodations to meet those needs. We can do that by helping with implementing inclusive practices where all students regardless of special needs have the opportunity to succeed.
Meet Our Team
Kris Shinn is President and CEO of Willing Ways. Kris worked several years in the business field after graduating from Ouachita University, and more than a decade ago, he began working with students, teachers, and parents. This journey into helping students really began 23 years ago with the birth of his beloved son Will who has Autism. He loves to share the strategies that he began learning while working with his son and now helps others to apply those strategies in situations both in homes or in schools. As Kris found ways that helped Will, he discovered strategies that would help others. Kris is the author of three books about his journey with Will. Two programs that Kris is certified to teach that have been very helpful are Everyday Behavior Tools and Professional Crisis Management. Kris is also available for consulting, professional development, and public speaking. If you would like to contact Kris, his email is kris@willingways.info. We at Willing Ways appreciate his leadership!
Jill Shinn
Jill Shinn has been an educator for more than 26 years and has spent that time working with children ages preschool through high school. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville with a degree in Elementary Education. She also has graduate degrees from UALR and UCA in Gifted Education and Library Media and Information Technology. She is proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher. Jill works with our Youtube channel (youtube.com/willingwaysinc) as a presenter for professional development and with the administration of the company. If you would like to contact Jill, her email is jill@willingways.info.
Lea Myers has been with Willing Ways for several years! Lea is our Behavior and Educational Consultant. Lea’s specialty is in the area of special education and trauma informed practices. Lea has been in the education field for more than 17 years. She has taught early PK-4/5 for 5 years, special education life skills for 1 year, special education resource literacy and math grades 4-5th for 5 years, special education resource 6-8th literacy 1 year, special education director for 1 year, 2 years as a behavior specialist for a large district of 12 schools for 2 years, and a semester as a special education coordinator for PCSSD.
Lea can assist you in following areas: Behavior Consultation, educational placement decisions, special education assistance in all areas, homebound services, professional development, Professional Crisis Management training, Every Day Behavior Tools training. If you would like to contact Lea, her email is lea@willingways.info.
Whitney McCutcheon
We are thrilled to have Whitney McCutcheon with us at Willing Ways! Whitney resides in Magnet Cove, a small community nestled between Malvern and Hot Springs, AR. She began her career as an educator in 2004. Whitney has had a wide range of experiences over the past 20+ years including 5 years in the elementary classroom, 5 years teaching special education to students in grades K-8, and 10 years as an administrator including both building and district level roles. During her time as an administrator, she has had experience as a special education administrator, curriculum and federal programs coordinator, managed state restricted funds, served as an elementary (K-5) principal, provided building and district level professional development in a variety of areas including Response to Intervention and Dyslexia, and served as an Assistant Superintendent. In addition, Whitney is a licensed Educational Examiner. She believes that every child deserves access to an education that meets their individual needs. Her goal is to work collaboratively with staff or directly with students to provide assistance and support in any area where her experience can benefit schools and districts. She is a highly qualified teacher in both early childhood education (PK-4) and special education (K-12), as well as a licensed building and district level administrator. She can assist in the development, implementation or review of a variety of programs spanning preschool through twelfth grade. As an educational examiner, Whitney can complete comprehensive student evaluations as well as assist in the review of student evaluations. If you would like to contact Whitney, her email is whitney@willingways.info.
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