Why I Do This Work
I spent 20 years in public schools, most of them in special education. I’ve sat at the IEP table as a teacher, a case manager, and an administrator. I’ve seen wonderful teams collaborate – and I’ve seen parents leave meetings confused, overwhelmed, and feeling like no one heard them.
That’s why I created Dana’s IEP Coaching Corner.
I’m not an attorney. I’m an educator with an Illinois LBS1 certification and special education certified in Texas and North Carolina, a Master’s in Leadership (4.0 GPA), and I’m finishing a Master of Jurisprudence at Texas A&M School of Law – studying education law so I know what schools are required to do.
My job is simple: help parents understand their child’s IEP, spot missing services, and walk into meetings confident. I still want the best for students. I just want parents to have the same tools I had – so they can advocate without fear.
Because every child deserves a plan that works. And every parent deserves to be heard. 💙