Raising an exceptional needs child can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Through personalized, compassionate coaching, I’ll help you build clarity, confidence, and calm as you support your child’s growth at home and in school.
Support that meets
you where you are.
Empowering You,
Empowering Your Child.
At Special Ed Rising, I work one-on-one with parents and caregivers of children with exceptional needs—offering a blend of expert insight and real-world strategies shaped by decades of experience in education, advocacy, and coaching.
Whether you’re preparing for an IEP, managing daily challenges, or simply trying to build a more peaceful home environment, I’m here to support you with tools that truly work.
How I Can Help
Core Coaching Services
Personalized Parent Coaching
One-on-one sessions to help you navigate parenting with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Strategies for behavior, communication & emotional growth.
School & AdvocacySupport
Guidance to help you prepare for IEP meetings, communicate effectively with schools, and advocate for your child’s rights and needs with strength and clarity.
Home Routines &Emotional Wellness
Practical tools for building peaceful home environments, structured routines, and emotionally supportive practices for both you and your child.
My Focuses
Decades of Experience
Rooted in Service
With a lifelong commitment to education, advocacy, and family support, I bring both professional expertise and personal passion to every coaching relationship.
35+ Years
as an Educator of Deaf and Neurodiverse Students
Taught in classrooms serving children with a range of disabilities, building adaptive, compassionate learning environments rooted in inclusion and communication.
7 Years
as a Parent
& Child Coach
Provided one-on-one coaching to families navigating behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges—helping parents build confidence and calm at home.
100+ Episodes
of the Special Ed Rising;
No Parent Left Behind Podcast
Amplifying expert voices, lived experiences, and actionable advice every week to an engaged and growing audience of caregivers and advocates.
Our Coaching Journey
Empowerment Through Mindful Parenting
Every family is unique—and so is every coaching relationship. Together, we’ll observe, reflect, and build strategies that meet your family where you are. From improving communication and routines to navigating school systems and transitions, we’ll take thoughtful steps toward lasting change.
What We’ll Work On:
- Building structured, sensory-friendly home routines
- Supporting emotional regulation and self-compassion
- Creating positive behavioral systems (rewards, logical consequences, active ignoring)
- Preparing for daily transitions using First/Then language, visual calendars, and sensory kits
- Strengthening communication using PECS, sign language, or AAC
- Differentiating expectations across siblings
- Developing life skills and age-appropriate responsibilities
- Navigating school transitions and advocating for services
- Understanding your rights and connecting with community resources
My Signature Approach:
The M.I.N.D.F.U.L. Protocol
A transformative framework designed to support both parent and child:
M – Mindfulness: Stay grounded in the present moment
I – Intentionality: Face each challenge with clarity and purpose
N – Nurturing: Show care for your child—and yourself
D – Development: Support your child’s growth and your own evolution as a parent
F – Flexibility: Adapt creatively to your child’s changing needs
U – Understanding: Deepen empathy and connection
L – Learning: Embrace growth through education and reflection
Schedule a Free Discovery Call
Book a FREE session today
to see how I can support your family!
Let’s Build a Brighter Path—Together
Whether you’re preparing for an IEP, navigating daily meltdowns, or just need someone to help you feel capable and calm—I’m here. You don’t have to do this alone.