In Home Training and Advocacy- I am here for you!

Who am I?

I am a wife and mother of two amazing sons and stepmother to an awesome bonus son.  My husband and I have been happily married since 2008.  I love to read, sing, and, being a mom, I love watching my sons do all the things they are passionate about. I have always been enthusiastic about Special Education. I chose my career path in 7th grade after reading the book Somebody Else's Kids by Torey Hayden......and I've never looked back!

What are my qualifications?

I graduated from TCU in 2002 with my BSE in Special Education. I taught PPCD(now called ECSE) in Keller ISD for 6 years and LIFE Skills in Garland ISD for 2 years. In 2010, I decided to stay home and raise my family.   I have completed continuing education courses in Applied Behavioral Analysis, various areas in special education, as well as completing the Master IEP Coach® courses taught by Catherine Whitcher. Once my sons were both in school, I also worked as a Registered Behavior Technician at a local Autism/ABA clinic for 2 years. In January of 2022, I returned to the classroom as an ECSE teacher in Rockwall ISD.  As of May 2025, both of my sons will be in secondary school, so I will be leaving Elementary Education to focus on my family and my business.

Why am I here? 

Truthfully, I'm here because I know there is a need. Parents have questions, they feel overwhelmed, and I can see that they need someone on their side to help them be able to advocate for their children.  I am so devoted to special education, inclusion, and seeing kids succeed. If I can't be in the classroom, I want to do whatever I can to help children succeed in any way I can.  "Why not use my passion and experiences to help others?"  My personal sons both have been diagnosed with ADHD and Anxiety disorders, so I am familiar with the 504 process from the parent side. My youngest son was born with a swallowing disorder and I learned a great deal about advocating for my child from that experience. I want to help you, please reach out! 

 I know the special education process can be intimidating. It truly doesn't need to be!  I was a part of so many successful and collaborative ARD meetings as a teacher. You, your child, the teacher, the therapists, and the administrators are all on a TEAM to help your child be as successful as he/she can be. I want to help you understand the process and find the words YOU need to help your child.