I am an experienced presenter and coach.  Equity and access are passions for me and I have been a lifelong advocate for mutual understanding and team approaches.  As a result I have presented at district, site, state and national levels in efforts to support both home and school teams to more effectively meet the needs of students by finding the overlap of student, home, and school when planning.

Topics I have covered include:

Least Restrictive Environment: How, Where, When, and Why IEP teams Make Decisions About Support for Students, Santa Maria, CA

What is IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Why Should I Know, Santa Maria, CA

Zones in the Home: An Introduction to the Zones of Regulation™ as a Family Tool, Arroyo Grande, CA

An Introduction to the Zones of Regulation™ (educators and administration), Lucia Mar School District

Secrets to Nurturing School and Home Partnerships:  An Insider’s Perspective, SENG National Conference

 GATE and 2E in an MTSS Setting, Orange County Office of Education

Additionally, I advocate tirelessly for the education of parents and professionals in how to identify, present and use pertinent data as a positive part of decision making and system development, including MTSS/Tiered Support Systems.  Whether consultant, mentor, team member, or administrator, I understand the big picture and steps to success.

Let’s Talk About How I Can Support Your Professional Learning and Parent Training Needs