ABOUT ME

BIO
As the parent of children with exceptional needs and a trained advocate, I have dedicated many years to helping support them in our home, community and educational settings. This requires knowledge, dedication, perseverance, understanding, training and competency. I began my advocacy founding and facilitating parent support groups in person and on social media. I have taken my skills, education, training and experience and applied them to a career in Exceptional & Gifted Education Consulting, Advocacy and 504 plan processes. I have been in the field since 2010.

 

PUBLIC ENGAGMENT
National Conference Presentations

Public Speaking and Training

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CORPORATE ENGAGMENT

Coordinating Consultant - National Conference on Inclusive Education

Public Speaking and Training

PELE Special Ed Law Boot Camp (DoD EFMP) - Speaker/Facilitator

EDUCATION
Pre-Law Studies

English

Continued Education and Training in the Field

CREDENTIALS:

Member of the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee (CSEAC)

5th Congressional District

 Present

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Institute for Special Education Advocacy (ISEA)

2014

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Member of COPAA (Council of Parent, Attorney and Advocates

Present

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Motivational Interview Training Certification

2021

Kansas Dept. of Education

Educational Advocate Program - Foster Care

2012-2014

 

Member of Special Education and Community Advisory Committees  

Multiple States

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Member of Board of Education Policy Review Committee and Special Education Strategic Planning Committee

Maryland - 2017 & 2018

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Dream Centers

Volunteer Coordinator, Advancement Events 

Pro Bono Exceptional Education Consulting

Multiple Years

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Student Services Coordinator, Monumental Impact (MITEE)

2020

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AMFAS - American Military Families Autism Support Group Advisor

Present

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Volunteer - Special Needs Ministry Buddy Program, Leadership Team: rEcess Program (respite care) Sibling Track Supervisor

New Life Church, Colorado Springs, CO

2015-2019

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Parent Support Group Developer/Facilitator

(Building Based and Social Media Platforms)

in coordination with Exceptional Family Member Program, US Army, DoD

2010-Present