As Early Childhood Specialist, Kathleen helps families of young children with disabilities understand their role as their child’s first, and most important, teacher. She provides families with information and resources to help empower and support them throughout their child’s educational journey. As a parent of young children, one with disabilities, she understands many of the challenges that parents face.
Kathleen has a wealth of knowledge and experience in program development and systems change. She is passionate about equitable access to quality education and community life and advocates for people with disabilities at local, state, and federal levels. She believes in collaborating for systemic change and promoting inclusive education for all students, starting in early childhood.