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What I want, what I desire more than anything, is that we change the special education programs across the nation. That we create change that gives our students, our kids, a chance in life. That meets them where they are and helps them grow from there, that we create change that will bring districts, schools, teachers, and parents together as one partner.

Exploring Transparent Journeys in Special Education: Part 1 of the "Mirroring of Experiences" Series. Ok, so I had said I wasn't going to write any more blog posts about special education right away. However, I thought I would expand a little more on my family’s experience. I’m sure there are people who may have felt that, as a Para, I might have been talking about specific situations that I have experienced in my job. You might even feel like the experiences I did list see

“In order for our students to grow and step into our world, we first need to step into their world.” I stand by that even today. This is not a maybe; this is an absolute must.

When parents don’t feel supported or heard, when they are left standing by themselves with no answers, resources, or tools, we give up trying to work with schools and districts.

Two images side by side about special education. On the left, a family feeling alone and helpless, on the right, a parent and child looking happy. This will be a multi-part post; there is just so much to say. So please bear with me. An image of a woman feeling alone. Being a special needs parent is hard enough without feeling like the whole world is against you. As parents, we talk a lot about surviving the difficult days and celebrating the good days. More often than not,

From Darkness to Grace Part 2 So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) I mentioned in my last blog that more took place. More than pushed me further into that darkness and ultimately led to the event in my book. Now, keep in mind that some of these situations happened both before and after that event. However, I believe it’s important

A serene and elegant design titled "From Darkness to Grace," featuring a decorative flourish and a golden tree emblem symbolizing growth and transformation. So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) This is probably one of my hardest chapters. It’s chapter two, because it’s the start of my story. This story takes place when I was a chi