The Moment I Realized Parents Needed Someone in Their Corner
As a former school psychologist and district leader, I've sat through hundreds of school meetings. Over time, I noticed a troubling pattern: parents often left feeling confused, overwhelmed, and unheard. This is the story of why I became an education advocate—and why every parent deserves to feel like an equal member of their child's team.
The Best Advocacy Success Stories Don't End With a Lawsuit
When people hear the word "advocacy," they often think conflict. In reality, the most successful outcomes happen when schools and families work together. Here's why the goal of advocacy isn't to win a battle—it's to create better outcomes for children.
Why I Don't Mind Working Myself Out of an Advocacy Job
The goal of advocacy isn't to create dependence. It's to help parents feel informed, confident, and empowered to advocate for their child long after our work together ends. In fact, some of my favorite success stories are the families who no longer need me.