About Me

I have been working in the field of Special Education for over 20 years, serving students and families in a variety of settings. I have coached parents, consulted in private schools with administrators and teachers, developed and led a special education program at a public Los Angeles Charter School, and advocated for students with special needs in IEP meetings. In 2016, I received a PhD in Special Education. The focus for my dissertation was the impact of inclusion in an informal educational setting. 

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After 20 years in the field, I am able to combine elements of different approaches and experiences into what I do. I have a background in parenting my own 3 children; in academic teaching and administration; in being a parent and an educator at the table; at private schools and public schools; and in Applied Behavior Analysis and Floortime. I am able to incorporate all of these experiences into my approach, which is different for every child and family.

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My areas of expertise include behavior intervention, IEP development, interpretation of neuropsychological reports, special education law & advocacy, general and special education teacher support, and parenting guidance. My ability to speak Spanish fluently enables me to connect with Los Angeles’s Latinx population.