I’ve spent my career trying to understand why a child is struggling—and what might actually help.
For 30 years, I worked in special education—first directly with students and families, and later as part of a district evaluation team working with children from kindergarten through high school.
Again and again, I saw that the most important answers rarely came from one test score, one diagnosis, or one meeting. They came from looking at the whole child: how they learn, where they struggle, what they do well, what others may be missing, and what happens when all of those pieces are considered together.
That is the perspective I bring to families now.
I know how schools work. And I know how to help families navigate them.
After 30 years working in public education, I've seen how schools make decisions, how evaluations shape services, and how easily a child's needs can get lost in the process.
I've sat at the table as a special education teacher and as a member of a district evaluation team. I understand the language, the procedures, and the challenges families face when they're trying to get their children the right support.
Today, I use that experience to help parents understand their options, ask informed questions, and work toward meaningful solutions for their children.
Not sure what the next step should be?
You don't have to figure it out before reaching out. Tell me a little about your child, what's been happening, and what has you concerned. We can start there.