Board of Directors

I joined SSEPTSA to advocate for the families and students in my community navigating the special education system in Seattle Public Schools and for our State’s legislature to fully fund K-12 public schools. Our family is not currently enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. We opted for a charter...

I have 14 years of experience navigating special education in Seattle Public Schools. At age 3, my son moved out of early intervention services and to Green Lake Elementary for developmental pre-K services. Now as a young adult, he's receiving transition services through the district's BRIDGES...

I am an immigrant with English as my second language, having moved to the U.S. as an adult before starting a family and discovering that I, too, have disabilities like my two children. My education advocacy journey began in 2019 when I learned what a PTA was and what it is supposed to stand...

Dustin is a special education teacher in Seattle Public Schools. He has taught students with moderate to severe disabilities in self-contained programs for twelve years, with a strong commitment to fostering inclusive practices for all learners.   Dustin is working with his school’s PTA to...