For many families, the biggest questions are not about next week’s IEP meeting. They’re about the future.
* Will my child be ready for college, employment, or independent living?
* What supports will they need?
* What should we be working on now?
* What happens after high school?
These questions can feel overwhelming, especially as students move through middle school, high school, and the transition years into adulthood. My goal is to help families find clarity, create a plan, and move forward with confidence.
I am also a parent of, and person with, disabilities. I've sat where you are as a parent striving to do what's best for my son. I've been the student who didn't fit or struggled. I've also been the teacher that claims to know all. With me, you get the whole table's worth of understanding...because I've been on all sides of that table!
Professionally, I am a veteran special education teacher and transition specialist with more than 15 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles, including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodiversity, as well as medical and physical challenges.
I specialize in transition-aged youth, ages 12–22, and their families to ensure that school programming, services, and supports are aligned with meaningful long-term goals. Whether a student’s future includes college, vocational training, employment, independent living, adult services, or a combination of pathways, I help families understand their options and develop a realistic plan for moving forward.
My work often begins with an independent, third-party review of a student’s current programming, evaluations, IEP, and transition planning. Families frequently come to me wondering whether the supports in place today are truly preparing their child for tomorrow.
Through Transition Readiness Assessments and personalized Future Planning Roadmaps, I help families identify strengths, uncover gaps, and build practical plans for the future.
Together, we examine six key areas of readiness for adulthood:
* Will my child be ready for college, employment, or independent living?
* What supports will they need?
* What should we be working on now?
* What happens after high school?
These questions can feel overwhelming, especially as students move through middle school, high school, and the transition years into adulthood. My goal is to help families find clarity, create a plan, and move forward with confidence.
I am also a parent of, and person with, disabilities. I've sat where you are as a parent striving to do what's best for my son. I've been the student who didn't fit or struggled. I've also been the teacher that claims to know all. With me, you get the whole table's worth of understanding...because I've been on all sides of that table!
Professionally, I am a veteran special education teacher and transition specialist with more than 15 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning profiles, including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodiversity, as well as medical and physical challenges.
I specialize in transition-aged youth, ages 12–22, and their families to ensure that school programming, services, and supports are aligned with meaningful long-term goals. Whether a student’s future includes college, vocational training, employment, independent living, adult services, or a combination of pathways, I help families understand their options and develop a realistic plan for moving forward.
My work often begins with an independent, third-party review of a student’s current programming, evaluations, IEP, and transition planning. Families frequently come to me wondering whether the supports in place today are truly preparing their child for tomorrow.
Through Transition Readiness Assessments and personalized Future Planning Roadmaps, I help families identify strengths, uncover gaps, and build practical plans for the future.
Together, we examine six key areas of readiness for adulthood:
- Education & Training
- Employment
- Independent Living
- Self-Advocacy
- Transportation & Community Access
- Adult Services Readiness
The result is a clear understanding of where a student is today, where they want to go, and what steps can help them get there. My job is to work in partnership with you (the family), the student, and anyone else you might invite to be a part of the conversation to answer the question: What does success look like for my child -- and how do we get there?
A Unique Perspective
What sets me apart is the perspective I bring—not only as an experienced special educator and transition specialist, but also as a parent and an individual with disabilities.
These experiences allow me to understand transition planning from multiple viewpoints. I have supported students in classrooms, collaborated with families navigating complex educational systems, and personally experienced many of the challenges and opportunities that come with disability, self-advocacy, and planning for the future.
As a result, I understand that transition planning is about much more than assessments, paperwork, or compliance. It is about helping students develop the skills, confidence, supports, and opportunities they need to build meaningful adult lives.
Families often tell me they appreciate having someone who understands both the systems they must navigate and the emotions that come with planning for an uncertain future. I understand the concerns, questions, and hopes that families carry as they think about what comes next.
My goal is to provide practical guidance, honest feedback, and compassionate support every step of the way, helping families make informed decisions that reflect their child’s strengths, needs, and aspirations.
These experiences allow me to understand transition planning from multiple viewpoints. I have supported students in classrooms, collaborated with families navigating complex educational systems, and personally experienced many of the challenges and opportunities that come with disability, self-advocacy, and planning for the future.
As a result, I understand that transition planning is about much more than assessments, paperwork, or compliance. It is about helping students develop the skills, confidence, supports, and opportunities they need to build meaningful adult lives.
Families often tell me they appreciate having someone who understands both the systems they must navigate and the emotions that come with planning for an uncertain future. I understand the concerns, questions, and hopes that families carry as they think about what comes next.
My goal is to provide practical guidance, honest feedback, and compassionate support every step of the way, helping families make informed decisions that reflect their child’s strengths, needs, and aspirations.
My Approach
I believe successful transition planning happens when students, families, educators, and service providers work together to support growth, independence, and self-determination.
Most importantly, I believe every student deserves a future that reflects their strengths, interests, goals, and potential. I would be honored to help your family build a path to adulthood.
My work is guided by a simple framework:
Assess Readiness
Through a comprehensive Transition Readiness Assessment, we identify strengths, challenges, and areas for growth.
Build a Roadmap
Using the assessment findings, we create a personalized Future Planning Roadmap with clear priorities, recommendations, and next steps.
Implement the Plan
For families seeking additional support, I provide ongoing consultation related to IEP and transition planning, postsecondary and career planning, adult services navigation, school placement, and family coaching.
Most importantly, I believe every student deserves a future that reflects their strengths, interests, goals, and potential. I would be honored to help your family build a path to adulthood.
