by admin | Nov 1, 2026 | Board
I am grateful to be joining the wonderful crew of people supporting SSEPTSA. I have spent my career working in special education, primarily in research and teaching. I earned my doctorate in special education from the University of Kansas and later worked as research...
by admin | Nov 1, 2026 | Board
I’m excited to serve as Secretary! I’m the parent of a grade-school student who receives special education services. Through attending IEP meetings, learning about the special education process, and advocating for my child, I’ve developed a strong passion for ensuring...
by admin | Nov 1, 2026 | Board
I’m excited to join SSEPTSA as Treasurer! I’ve lived in Seattle since 1998 and work in the tech industry. My wife and I have two sons, ages 10 and 14, and both have IEPs. We’ve experienced the special education process firsthand, from IEP meetings to placing one of...
by admin | Apr 4, 2026 | featured, meeting, news, resource
“What if we stopped asking, ‘Why won’t this kid behave?’ and started asking, ‘What is this kid trying to tell us?’” This question sits at the heart of the work of Ross Greene and his Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model. It represents a fundamental shift...
by admin | Jul 12, 2025 | Board
I ran for SSEPTSA President because I am deeply committed to equity and inclusion, especially as regressive federal policies and shrinking state budgets threaten progress. I am a Latina mother of two school-age children, one with an IEP, and hold a PhD in health...
