I am a Black Afro Caribbean mother of 2 small children. I am also neuro-divergent, with an invisible disability. 

I am an abolitionist educator and universal design for learning expert with more than 20 years’ experience working  as a teacher and in the field  of educational justice and policy and with children and families with disabilities both in the United States and in other countries. I am also an adjunct professor in special education, child development and education. 

More importantly I know what it is to be that student that struggles in school due to neuro-diversity, anxiety, white supremacy and racism. This is why I am so determined to not let another child be hurt by an ableist or racist school system. 

I believe in building an educational system where ALL of our children can thrive! Join me!

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Welcome to
The Learning Advocate LLC.

Services provided:

I consult with parents and guardians to help them with the process of educational evaluations and the creation and implementation of IFSPs, IEPS, and 504 Plans.

I consult with businesses, organizations, and educators about topics related to racial Diversity Equity and Inclusion, with a focus on the Disability community.

I provide Universal Design for learning curriculum and culturally responsive training for education professionals, therapists, teachers and administrators.
 

Hire me for:
Consultancy Services, Coaching, Advocacy, Teaching and Public Speaking.

I have been interviewed as an expert for publications and podcasts including:

On Parenting Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/04/23/learning-losses-academic-pressure-mental-health/

Shondaland https://www.shondaland.com/live/family/a33588254/are-learning-pods-an-effective-way-to-educate-kids-during-the-pandemic/

Kindred by Parents https://www.instagram.com/kindredbyparents/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZqGAoOTUlt0mzdeiE9peA

The Rebel Educator Podcast

https://www.podpage.com/rebel-educator/episode47/

Tilt Parenting Podcast https://tiltparenting.com/2021/12/07/ableism-in-schools/

Parenting

https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/how-to-manage-intrusive-thoughts-as-a-parent-to-a-child-with-disabilities/

Romper
https://www.romper.com/parenting/easy-ways-help-kids-remote-learning-burnout