Laurie is relentless in advocating for parents’ and students’ rights… and she does it with both grit and grace. She loves to learn and is recently PDA North America Level 1 Trained.

With three decades of experience in all areas of special education, Laurie has sat on many sides of the IEP meeting. From certified special education teacher, parent, case manager, clinical supervisor, project manager, inclusion facilitator, special education department lead, faculty member, and parent advocate — she offers unparalleled expertise in building bridges between parents and schools, and paving supportive pathways when writing IEPs and 504 Plans for children with special needs.