I am an Educational Advocate and Consultant with over two decades of experience helping families navigate the complex world of education. While many know me for my expertise in IEPs and 504 Plans, my work extends far beyond these areas. I partner with parents to ensure that children from Pre-K through college receive the right supports, services, and opportunities to succeed. I also work with attorney’s as an expert witness and training disticts on parterining with parents and fidelity in compliance. I develop service plans for private schools and monitor student progress. Conduct homeschool evaluations. I am a step up-for-students provider. I am known as “The Parent Whisperer”.
IEPs, 504s, manifestation determination reviews, discipline/expulsion appeals, eligibility evaluations, and placement decisions.
Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), 504s, Manifestation Determination Reviews, Discipline/Expulsion Appeals, Eligibility Evaluations, and all things Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act. Progress Monitoring, Academic Planning, Tutoring Support Coordination, and Executive Functioning Coaching. Your child does not have to have a disability for us to provide support.
Public, Charter, and Private School Navigation and Provider for Florida Scholarship Programs.
Disability Accommodations (academic and living), Appeals for Retroactive Withdrawals, completion of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) , and scholarship notification subscriptions.
Coaching, Meeting Preparation, and Empowerment toolkits so families walk into meetings confident and informed. DASM is with you every step of the way.
I combine my background as a certified special education teacher and certified educational leaders, senior district-level administrator, and educational leader with my lived experience supporting parents one-on-one. I know how schools think, how systems operate, and how to translate that into real wins for your child. I have not only been at the table, I created a table in the 7th largest district in the United States.
23+ Years in Education
Served as Senior District Special Education Supervisor
5,000+ IEP/504 and School-Based Meetings Supported
100% Parent-Centered Approach — I Represent Your Child’s Best Interests, Not the System’s
Services Spanning Pre-K Through College
23+ years in education
17 years as a district special education supervisor
5,000+ IEP/504 and school-based meetings supported
100% parent-centered approach — I represent your child’s best interests, not the system’s
Conduct an in-depth evaluation of your child's educational needs and objectives.
Create a customized action plan to address identified challenges and achieve set goals.
Execute the plan with ongoing support and adjustments to ensure optimal outcomes.
Discuss your concerns and goals with me to receive expert guidance and customized solutions tailored to your child’s unique needs.
I am not an attorney. I am a certified teacher, administrator and professional trainer that holds a teaching certificates in Exceptional Student Education and Educational Leadership. My purpose and goal are to help you navigate between the policy and procedures as outlined in the student code of conduct, parent rights and/or the procedural safeguards for your state and/or school district. I cannot guarantee outcomes as that would be predetermining, which is a violation of state law, federal law and unethical. The client acknowledges and agrees that DASM cannot guarantee the results or effectiveness of any of the services rendered or to be rendered. Rather, services shall be executed in a professional manner and in accordance with good industry practice. Best efforts will be used but no results are promised.
Your trusted partner in navigating educational needs and securing your child’s future success
