Student success is a shared responsibility.
The retention of highly qualified special education teachers remains a pressing challenge nationwide. This has a direct impact on instruction, student outcomes, and the school community as a whole.
Special education teachers often leave due to isolation, feeling undervalued for their expertise, heavy workloads, and limited support. These challenges cannot be effectively addressed through one-off programs or initiatives alone, they require intentional, system-wide changes that center the voices and experiences of both educators and students.
I believe when leaders invest in inclusive, collaborative school cultures and design structures that prepare and support all educators to teach students with diverse learning needs, the impact extends beyond stronger special education programs. It creates a school system where every educator is empowered, and every student benefits from meaningful, responsive learning experiences.
Through my work, I’ve seen firsthand how research-based practices and innovative approaches are transforming schools across the country. I would love to partner with you to create lasting, positive change for your school community.
My Approach
Purpose
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Purpose
I partner with school leaders to create inclusive, collaborative systems where every educator feels valued, prepared, and supported, so that EVERY student receives the high-quality instruction they deserve.
People
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I take a systems-level approach using human-centered change leadership to uncover the root causes of why change initiatives and compelling visions fail to take hold. Through a compassionate, relational lens, I help teams build collective agency and efficacy, aligning people, practices, and purpose to create sustainable, meaningful change.
Practice
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Practice
I bring deep knowledge of special education, leveraging research-based practices and proven frameworks to strengthen instruction, support teachers, and improve outcomes for all students. My approach ensures that every strategy is informed by evidence and tailored to meet the unique needs of educators and learners across the system.
What Educators and Leaders are saying
MN Special Education Induction Program Leaders Network
"I do not have a special education background and will be mentoring three new special education teachers this year, two are completing their coursework for licensure while teaching. The mentor’s breakout session helped me with what to focus on starting Day 1 and I feel more confident about mentoring our new special education teachers!”
-MN Instructional Mentor (July, 2025)
“It was practical, engaging, and directly applicable to our district’s needs. I am leaving this first session with a much deeper understanding of what our special education teachers do and how to support them.”
-MN School Leader (July, 2025)
Paraeducator Series: Building Strong Collaborative Partnerships on Educational Teams
“I love what I do. I love the kids I work with. I do this job for them. All the training I have ever been given is about how to restrain them, never how to teach them. Thank you for giving me, us, the knowledge and resources to work with students in proactive and meaningful ways. I was thinking of not coming back this year and now I feel reinvigorated.”
-Fresno Unified Special Education Paraeducator (August, 2025)
Systems-Level Strategic Planning Across Districts
"Through this district-wide approach to strategic planning, we were able to focus our efforts, have honest and sometimes tough conversations, and work collaboratively. We’ve seen referrals decrease, student well-being improve, and staff perception of school culture grow stronger. This is something I feel confident we can continue to lead on our own moving forward."
-MN School Superintendent (May 2025)
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