Families often come to me when something doesn’t quite feel right—when a school placement is no longer working, decisions feel high-stakes, or the path forward feels unclear.
I am an educational consultant who provides strategic, behind-the-scenes guidance to help you understand your options and make thoughtful, informed decisions. My role is advisory; I do not attend meetings or serve as an advocate with schools.
My work centers on two areas:
Educational Fit & Planning
Focused support for families who are questioning whether a current school or learning environment is the right fit—or who want to understand what options may better support their child now or in the future.
This may include:
Clarifying your child’s learning, emotional, and regulatory needs
Identifying priorities, constraints, and non-negotiables
Evaluating whether a current placement is meeting your child’s needs
Exploring public, private, therapeutic, or alternative learning options
Weighing the level of support, sustainability, and long-term fit
Synthesizing information into clear recommendations for next steps
Consulting Services
Ongoing, flexible support as situations evolve. I serve as a thinking partner to help you interpret information, understand school processes, and navigate decisions with clarity.
This may include reviewing evaluations or school communication, preparing for or debriefing meetings, thinking through team dynamics, and helping you determine what to ask for—and when.
Support is tailored to your child’s unique profile and your family’s values, and is typically provided through consultation calls.
If this feels like a fit, you’re welcome to schedule a brief 15-minute call to explore next steps.
“ Heather has been through the journey with us - from very simple IEP edits to the most restrictive of placements. She has come up with creative solutions for my kids that just don’t fit into the public school system box.”
– Client of three Neurodiverse Children