Her Story
About Rhonda
Current Role
- Director of the Exceptional Student Services Department for a public school district (has served in this role for 8 years).
- College professor (8 years teaching courses for aspiring teachers).
- Contract professional developer with the National Center for School Alliance (contract work, approximately 3 years).
Professional Focus and Philosophy
- Specializes in special education leadership, compliance, Child Find (birth-to-school supports), early childhood special education, and behavior modification.
- Focused on motivating and guiding adults into career advancement and administrative leadership in education; emphasizes relationship-building and a collaborative, village-style approach to serving students and families.
Career Background
- 30 years in education overall, including ~15 years in special education administrative roles across multiple districts.
- Early career as a speech therapist (8 years) before moving into early childhood special education and administration.
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