Lena is an innovative, effective and responsive educational consultant with years of experience supporting institutions and schools. Lena holds an MS from Bank Street in Special and General Childhood Education and has experience as a progressive classroom teacher and school administrator. As a leader, she has re-imagined programming, redesigned curricula, and trained novice and seasoned educators to be more effective with all students, and more inclusive of learners with special needs. Lena's undergraduate degree is in Sociology from Wesleyan. As an educational consultant, she assists organizations in creating cultural or programmatic shifts; provides direct training for staff; and leverages community engagement and enrollment oppportunities.Lena expanded in the pandemic to offer parent coaching and support. These services include and are not limited to: emotional support for parents receiving diagnosis; assistance navigating the school system and advocating for your child; how to find right-fit programs for your child; interpreting reports; choosing therapies; as well as remote school and homeschool support.