Every child’s learning journey is unique—and faith-filled encouragement and targeted support can make a lasting difference. Faith and hard work netting success For several years, I worked at the school connected to my church. It was a genuine privilege. One particular year stands out to me even now—because of the …

Audrey, meaning noble strength, was a fourth grader that year. Audrey had an emotional, anxiety struggle that was a barrier to learning. Her parents were fighting frequently and she feared a possible divorce. She had frequent tummy aches during the school day. Her teacher learned to let her come visit …

Eliana’s success story shows how unique learning styles can be a gift. See how special education consulting helps students thrive. Eliana was a freshman in high school when I first met her. She was a diligent student who worked hard, but despite her best efforts, she was struggling to make …

My favorite people! I am a teacher. I have been very fortunate—not to teach a large number of classes, but to teach a large number of special students. This distinction matters. Though I cannot use real names or photos unless I have explicit permission, each of these stories represents someone …

Sensory Strategies for Impulsive Kids: Walking With Alina Helping Children With Autism Manage Impulses: Alina’s Story Parenting a child with special needs can feel overwhelming—especially when impulsive behaviors and sensory struggles are part of daily life. Over the past 30 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside a young …

When Azim enrolled at our private Christian school as a sophomore, his intake paperwork hadn’t yet arrived. It wasn’t until after his family had already completed admissions that I discovered he was reading at a kindergarten level. Had I known that beforehand, he wouldn’t have been admitted. But what a …

Every child has needs in a family with disabilities. Learn from Sonja’s story why early planning and intentional love matter for the whole family. A portrait of a senior adult black female outdoors looking at the camera. She is smiling and looks happy. The female has short grey hair and …

A delightful student was Abernathy Sweet! Abernathy was a child in a preschool in which I served as a volunteer. Abernathy was born with Down Syndrome, and was assumed to have a significant developmental delay, but was generally defying those expectations – particularly when it came to physical development. Abernathy …

Why homeschooling parents don’t need to fear “missing out” on school socialization—and how love, faith, and structure can support even the most vulnerable learners. If you put your children in public school, you might think they’re being socialized—but that’s not what’s happening. More often than not, they’re being systematically taught …