I begin by recognizing the amazing colleagues, mentors and most importantly students that I have had the pleasure to work with throughout my career. These are the people who helped shape the person I am today.I began my work in therapeutic education at the Academy at Swift River as a teacher and residential staff member. While at Swift River, I served in a variety of capacities in both the educational and residential departments: Teacher, Advisor, Associate Director and eventually Academic Director. My career in therapeutic education eventually led me to the position of Headmaster and CEO of Greenbrier Academy. While at Greenbrier, I helped the school grow from a handful of students to a thriving program that supported the affinities of its students while also providing strong clinical and academic programming. Throughout my career in therapeutic education I have been instrumental in the development of educational practices and methodologies that are student centered and that support both the therapeutic and academic growth of each individual student.In more recent years I left therapeutic education to work with students with learning differences. As an individual with dyslexia, I have a personal understanding of the frustrations that many talented students with a learning difference may experience. I have worked in the classroom and residential settings with a wide range of students with LD, ADHD and ASD. I have had the pleasure to serve as a teacher, dorm parent and Dean of Students. Prior to joining Educational Directions, Inc. I was an Associate Director of Admissions for Landmark College.I have served the public school system by holding seats on school boards on the local and regional levels. As an Educational Consultant I help to guide students and families in placement for students with therapeutic needs and for those with learning differences. I am a resident of Southern Vermont and a native of Western Massachusetts and coastal Connecticut.