Carla Ruschival
Carla Ruschival is a teacher, writer, radio talk show host, meeting planner, and advocate. She co-ordinated an adult education program for the Kentucky Council of the Blind for 25 years; taught English, math, science, technology and crafts to children and adults for many years; and has homeschooled two of her grandchildren.
After graduation from the University of Louisville, Carla published her own crafts and children's magazines for the blind. She edits newsletters for the Kentucky Council of the Blind and the Alumni Association of the Kentucky School for the Blind; writes regularly for "The Braille Forum", a national magazine from the American Council of the Blind (circulation 25,000-plus); and is the Vision Issues editor at BellaOnline.com. For five years she has co-hosted Sound Prints, a weekly radio talk show featuring news and issues of interest to the visually impaired.
Carla has co-ordinated numerous large national conventions. She has negotiated contracts, compiled programs and publicity materials, and planned hundreds of meetings, workshops, seminars and social events.
Carla's hobbies include reading, music, genealogy, knitting and crocheting, and collecting recipes. She enjoys playing cards and other games, shopping on the Net, and, most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Latest Articles
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Teach Math with the Giant Pegboard
Use the Giant Pegboard from Discovery Toys to teach preschoolers, kindergarteners and first-graders basic math. It's easy and fun!
Dec 12, 2007
- Carla Ruschival
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Orange Cream Fruit Salad
Quick and easy prize-winning salad that doubles as a dessert. Tote to an office party, family reunion, or church social.
Nov 14, 2007
- Carla Ruschival
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First Map of the United States
Outline maps and crayons bring history alive as kids learn how the United States map and the 13 original colonies have changed over time.
Nov 3, 2007
- Carla Ruschival
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Giant Pegboard Teaching Tips
The Giant Pegboard helps your toddler or preschooler improve gross motor and fine motor co-ordination. Use it to teach colors, counting, number concepts and matching.
Oct 31, 2007
- Carla Ruschival
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True-False Test Tips and Tricks
5 handy tips and techniques for taking true-false tests that will improve grades and raise self-confidence.
Sep 26, 2007
- Carla Ruschival
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Multiple-Choice Test Tips for Kids
Tips, tricks and techniques for taking tests that will help your kids get better grades and raise those standardized test scores.
Sep 11, 2007
- Carla Ruschival
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Textured Knit Baby Blanket
Panels of stockinette stitch and checks, outlined with rows of garter stitch and bordered in seed stitch, make a knitted baby afghan that's quick and easy.
Sep 1, 2007
- Carla Ruschival
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