Lindsay Roga, Ed.S., SMHS, CAS

Lindsay Roga, Ed.S., SMHS, CAS is a highly experienced Behavior and Autism Systems Consultant based in Canton, Georgia, dedicated to supporting schools, districts, and nonprofits in creating inclusive, scalable, and human-centered systems. She is the founder and lead consultant of Roga Consulting, where she provides district-level coaching, program development, and implementation support. In her current role, Lindsay collaborates with directors and executive leaders to ensure programming compliance and alignment with best practices, partners closely with principals to strengthen school-level leadership, and conducts classroom observations with hands-on modeling and feedback for teachers. Through these efforts, she empowers educators and administrators to build predictable, trauma-informed systems that support both staff and students.

With more than 18 years of experience across education and nonprofit sectors, Lindsay brings a systems-level perspective to autism and behavioral programming. Her career spans self-contained classrooms for students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) and autism, school-level leadership, district central office roles, and international consulting. She has managed district-wide programs serving approximately 42,000 students, participated in high-profile meetings with advocates and attorneys, and contributed to superintendent-level committees focused on policy, inclusion, and behavioral support. Known for translating complex behavioral concepts into actionable strategies, Lindsay guides organizations in moving beyond reactive approaches toward sustainable, system-wide solutions that prioritize adult capacity, shared understanding, and measurable outcomes.

Lindsay’s professional philosophy centers on student mental health, autism-informed practices, and crisis intervention, guided by her core values of truth, honesty, and authenticity. She emphasizes delivering challenging conversations with empathy to foster collaborative supports for students while maintaining accountability. Her approach blends relational leadership with practical tools, ensuring that systems honor the humanity of students, educators, and administrators alike. Lindsay began her career as a substitute teacher following early experience in medical sales and undergraduate studies in political science. She holds an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education and Teaching from Valdosta State University, and certifications as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and Student Mental Health Specialist (SMHS). The launch of Roga Consulting stands as a hallmark of her commitment to transforming educational and nonprofit systems into environments where students thrive, adults are supported, and sustainable change is possible.

• Certified Autism Specialist
• Student Mental Health Specialist

• Lincoln Memorial University - Ed.S
• Valdosta State University - M.Ed.
• Armstrong State University - B.A
• The University of Georgia - B.A

• Teacher of The Year, 2014