Exceptional Advocacy

Exceptional advocacy is at the heart of my special education services.   I am a licensed social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia, have a degree in public health, and am a paralegal. I also am a mother of two children with multiple disabilities. My training and experience gives me a justice-focused perspective on the challenges faced by special needs families and I can provide personalized support to help them access resources and achieve their goals.​ 

Officially founded in 2023, after almost 20 years of  work and study in social and educational justice and disparities, I am proud to be able to offer my vast skill set to help you support your  child.​​ In addition to my experience in educational justice, I have over a decade of experience as a case manager for children and adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral health support needs.​

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I am able to assist with any disability, but my specialties are behavior based needs like ADHD, autism, emotional disturbance, and  co-existing medical conditions.

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I am a proud graduate of the nationally recognized COPAA "SEAT" (Special Education Advocate Training) program, levels 1 and 2. COPAA's SEAT program is the highest standard for education advocate training. 

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I am a certified PDA professional, and completed the PDA North America Pathological Demand Avoidance Professional Certification trainings, levels 1 and 2.

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Continuing education is important to me, as research and law change all the time. I am dedicated to keeping up with new developments in disability law, civil rights, education law, and medical research.

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I am a  proud member in good standing of the following professional organizations:

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)

National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)

Education Law Association (ELA)

Council For Exceptional Children (CEC)

The Arc (of VA and nationally)

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