BlazerWorks’ Special Education Advisory Network Reaches 30 Professionals Nationwide
May 01 2024 - 9:35AM
BlazerWorks, one of the nation’s first comprehensive special
education advisory service providers, today announced its Special
Education Advisory Team has reached thirty members, including
teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists,
occupational therapists, school nurses and school administration
professionals committed to enriching and elevating special
education.
BlazerWorks’ advisory team offers expertise, insights and
perspectives for schools and education professionals, working to
uncover underlying challenges and opportunities across district
leadership, special education staff, and contracted positions
placed by one of BlazerWorks’ staffing partners. The advisory
team’s support is available at no additional cost to staff and
educators working within the schools of BlazerWorks’ partners.
“At BlazerWorks, we aim to provide unparalleled support that
will unburden schools and districts with administrative tasks,
support educator retention, enrich therapists and teachers, and
elevate the educational experience for students with disabilities,”
said Dr. Jaime Sowers, Advisory Team Director at BlazerWorks. “The
nationwide expansion of our Special Education Advisory Team has
already marked impressive milestones: our team has positively
impacted 30% more districts in 2024 versus the last
year.”
Members of the Special Education Advisory Team have decades of
experience working in the positions of those they’re advising,
earning the trust of district administrators, therapists, and
teachers, as well as parents and students. The expert team includes
the following members, organized by specialties (state of advisory
members in parentheses):
Speech-Language Therapy Advisors: Alyson Maldonado (VA),
Randal McCormack (OR), Catherine Yates (NC), Colleen Baltz (NJ),
Courtney Grimes (TX), Janani Webb (AZ), Larin Wilson (CA), Mary
Kozyra (FL)
Teacher Advisors: Tawnya Redding (OR), Katelyn Kelsey
(AZ), Whitney Threewits (IN)
Occupational Therapy/Motor Advisors: Amy Fehr (CA),
Ebonie Johnson (NC), John Veneracion (CA), Jacqueline Carr (CT),
Phillip Salvador (CO)
School Psychology & Behavior Advisors: Erin Hoganson
(CA), Kathleen Testa (NJ), Kim DeAnda (NC), Mariam Kamara (TX),
Pedro Olvera (CA), Serena Sowin (CO)
School Administration Advisors: Jaime Sowers (CO),
Heather Hargrave (IL), Jacqueline Denton (NM), Kassie McOmber (WI),
Robin Merrill (TX), Anthony Mormile (NJ)
School Nursing Advisors: Ali Luckett (IL), Charlene
Moske-Weber (TX)
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, seven
and a half million American students have disabilities warranting
special education, but adequately trained special education
professionals are in short supply. This nationwide shortage of
special educators poses significant challenges, such as larger
class sizes and diminished individualized instruction, potentially
leading to increased educator burnout. Moreover, students with
disabilities may face obstacles in receiving essential support and
accommodations for academic success. The Special Education Advisory
Team helps mitigate these critical issues and collaborates with
districts to ensure equitable access to quality special education
for all students.
To learn more about the Special Education Advisory Team, visit
https://blazerworks.com/about/clinical-advisors/.
To learn more about BlazerWorks, visit
https://blazerworks.com/.
About BlazerWorksBlazerWorks is a Special Education
Advisory Service Provider with over three decades of experience in
the education industry. BlazerWorks’ mission is to elevate special
education in the United States by providing advisory services and
support to districts and school-based professionals. BlazerWorks
works hand-in-hand with school districts to fully integrate
clinical expertise into learning environments, enrich therapists
and teachers, streamline school staffing programs, and elevate the
educational experience. To learn more, visit
https://blazerworks.com/.
BlazerWorks
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