What I Do
Educational Consultant.
I have an M.Ed in Special Education, certificates in Native Education, Outdoor Education, & Healing-Centered Education, and have worked in the education field for 20+ years. I am a certified teacher in WA State, a former special education teacher specializing in emotional/behavioral and learning disabilities, and currently train preservice teachers at the university level.
I provide educational consultation services to families educating at home and those navigating the public school system. I also provide customized PD workshops, presentations, and consultation for organizations and school districts. I have expertise in:
Special education services, advocacy, & IEP process within the school system*
Alternative pathways for education, including self-directed education, unschooling, and inquiry-driven, experiential learning
Learning Disabilities, Neurodivergence, and Behavioral/Mental Health in children**
Cultivating reflective and mentored spaces rooted in anti-racist, anti-bias, and liberatory practices for white parents and educators
My educational philosophy is built upon the work of Gholdy Muhammad, Lorena Escoto Germán, Zaretta Hammond, Jo Boaler, Megan Bang, bell hooks, adrienne maree brown, and many others.
*I do not offer legal advice, mediation, or work directly with school/districts on a family’s behalf. My services focus on partnering directly with the family to help them understand their rights under IDEA, offer advice for how to advocate for their child, and offering general support in navigating the special education system.
**I do not offer medical advice or diagnostic evaluations
Homeschool Evaluator.
I conduct test-free, unschooling-friendly annual homeschool evaluations for K-12 students. These are especially beneficial for families seeking alternatives to standardized testing and who are looking for a holistic, personalized experience with their annual evaluation process. As a home educating parent myself, I can come alongside you to tailor progress monitoring, resources, and recommendations based on your child’s unique needs.
My unschool/homeschool philosophy is built upon the work of Akilah Richards, Iris Chen, Peter Gray, and the many education scholars noted above.
Curriculum Designer.
I design a variety of adaptable educational resources for integrating social justice topics and emotional literacy skills into learning experiences for children.
**Customized curriculum design available for:
Families looking to incorporate social justice and social emotional learning with already-existing special interests.
Children’s/YA book authors, musicians, artists or other creators needing educational enrichment customized to their content for PreK-12 audiences.
Educators, schools, and districts wanting to infuse existing standards-based curriculum with culturally sustaining and identity-affirming supplemental resources.
Mentor & Coach.
I have a Masters in Psychology, have trained as a mental health therapist, and have experience working in clinical, community, and in-home settings as a parent coach and behavioral consultant with children and families. I also mentor preservice and early career teachers as they navigate their first year(s) in the classroom. I am solution-oriented, skilled at brainstorming creative approaches to complex issues, and enjoy holding space for others as they travel their own path.