Our Team works with ALL LEARNERS.

Alex is a dedicated special education teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching, mentoring, tutoring, and coaching students to reach their fullest potential. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from The George Washington University, with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Secondary Transition Services.

She is passionate about supporting students holistically—academically, socially, emotionally, and organizationally—while fostering independence, confidence, and self-advocacy. Alex creates inclusive, student-centered learning environments built on trust, collaboration, and high expectations.

Amanda Ward is an experienced early childhood special educator with nine years of classroom experience. She is dedicated to creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences tailored to each child’s unique needs.
 

Amanda develops thoughtful strategies to support academic and social development, ensuring students feel both challenged and supported. She values creativity and strives to make learning meaningful and joyful.
 

Her goal is to help every child build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.​​​​​​​​​

Ange Christelle Traore-Kouassi is a dedicated Special Education Teacher with Montgomery County Public Schools. Prior to entering the classroom, she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, building a strong foundation in behavior support and individualized instruction.

Originally from Ivory Coast and a native French speaker, Ange brings cultural awareness and a global perspective to her work. She is passionate about creating positive, meaningful learning experiences for her students.

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She approaches her work with enthusiasm and compassion, believing every child deserves individualized support and the opportunity to thrive.

Bailey Awkard-Nwokogu is a special educator with over 13 years of experience supporting students from preschool through high school. She is passionate about building strong connections with students and families to support both academic and social-emotional growth.

Bailey integrates student interests into instruction to foster confidence and engagement.

She works collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and families to ensure individualized, meaningful support.

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Hi! I’m Ms. Elubiaozor.

I’m a Special Education teacher who is passionate about helping students grow, build confidence, and reach their full potential. I believe every child can succeed with the right support, patience, and encouragement. I am committed to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally as they develop the skills they need to become independent learners. Helping students discover their strengths and celebrating their progress is one of the most rewarding parts of my work. I value strong partnerships with families and appreciate the opportunity to work together to support each student’s success and growth.

Deborah Hammer brings more than 30 years of experience supporting individuals with neurodivergence and low-incidence disabilities and their families. She currently serves as an Autism and Low-Incidence Disability Specialist within a Northern Virginia school system.
 

Deborah is deeply committed to advocacy and community leadership, serving in advisory and board roles focused on autism research and disability services. She also founded a social group that fosters connection among neurodivergent young adults.
 

She believes in empowering individuals and families through collaboration, education, and strong self-advocacy skills.

Desiree Neville is a passionate Special Educator who began her career in 2012. She currently serves as a Case Manager with Montgomery County Public Schools and has held roles including grade team lead and special education teacher.

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Desiree values strong collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure individualized support. Her diverse background across school settings strengthens her ability to serve varied learning profiles.

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She is committed to building partnerships that empower students academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Devin McGrath is a certified special education teacher with nearly a decade of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. She holds degrees in Elementary and Special Education and Special Education Intervention.

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She has worked with students with complex communication and medical needs and is passionate about creating welcoming, engaging learning environments.

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Devin values collaboration with families and believes strong partnerships are essential to meaningful student growth.​​​​​​​​​

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Joy Newman is an educator who believes that everyone has the capacity to learn, grow, and achieve. During her career in education, she has supported students in the areas of elementary education, special education, secondary math education, English education, reading, and TESOL. A majority of her career has primarily focused on servicing the needs of students with disabilities with autism, cognitive disabilities, Dyslexia, and a variety of learning challenges. She began her career as an elementary reading teacher and later transitioned to teaching high school students with a variety of learning disabilities. Later, Newman transitioned to supporting Adult learners in the areas of English language acquisition. 

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Jenee Jordan has over a decade of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs. She specializes in individualized instruction that honors each child’s strengths.

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Jenee creates inclusive environments where students feel welcomed and empowered to grow. She values open communication and strong family partnerships.

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Her goal is to ensure every student feels confident and capable.

Kathy Vall is a special education teacher with 16 years of experience teaching English, Reading, and Special Education. She is especially passionate about supporting high school students with autism.
 

Kathy believes that with the right tools and encouragement, all students can overcome challenges and achieve success.
 

She is dedicated to helping her students build confidence and independence for life beyond the classroom.

Keri Mignano Titterington is a dedicated special education teacher with experience in both elementary and high school settings. She holds graduate degrees from Marymount University and is pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
 

Keri is passionate about inclusive learning environments and empowering diverse learners.
 

She is committed to advocacy, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Lara Hausman is a seasoned special educator with over 25 years of experience in Montgomery County Public Schools. She holds advanced certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary, and K–12 Special Education.

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She has served as a classroom teacher, resource teacher, and IEP Chair, bringing strong compliance and instructional expertise.

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Lara values collaboration with families and believes consistent communication is key to student growth.

Lauren Lange has worked in education since 2011 and holds a Master’s degree in Special Education. She has experience teaching in team-taught and self-contained settings in Northern Virginia.

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Lauren has supported students with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional Disabilities.

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She believes strong collaboration with families is central to student success.

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Leane Humphreys has over 20 years of experience in elementary education and holds a master’s degree in Reading Education. She has served as both a classroom teacher and Reading Specialist.

Leane designs individualized lessons for students with ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia.

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She believes strong rapport and confidence are essential to academic growth.​

Lillian Brown is a veteran educator with over 10 years of experience specializing in math, literacy, special education, and trauma-informed practices. She holds advanced degrees in teaching and educational leadership.

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Lillian is committed to equity and research-based instruction.

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She believes understanding each student’s background and strengths is key to meaningful impact.

Meredith Chase-Mitchell, Ed.D., brings over 20 years of experience in education and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as a Learning Specialist and adjunct professor.
 

She has presented nationally and co-published work highlighting women in education.
 

Meredith is passionate about innovation and individualized support for diverse learners.

Nancy teaches Early Childhood Special Education in Montgomery County Public Schools. She strives for creating enriched connections with her students and their families. She ensures that her approach is tailored to their individual needs by accommodating and modifying lessons to empower her students to reach their full potential. With her background in teaching, she provides valuable insight to IEP’s as she collaborates closely with families and the team. 

Her goal is to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where every student and family feels valued.

Naomi Carmel is a special educator with over 30 years of experience working with families and young learners. She has taught in self-contained and inclusive settings and provided home-based support and staff training.
 

Naomi believes in meeting each child where they are and creating engaging, individualized learning experiences.

She is deeply committed to collaboration and helping every child reach their fullest potential.

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Rose Caffes is an experienced special educator who has worked in both public and charter school settings. She provides targeted academic support in English and math.
 

Rose prioritizes building strong relationships that foster confidence and engagement. 

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Tonya Rollins brings 18+ years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and tutoring students across early childhood and elementary settings. She is a certified Special Education Teacher for PreK through 3rd grade and currently serves as a Reading Interventionist with District of Columbia Public Schools.

Her instructional approach is highly personalized and data-driven, using each student’s strengths, needs, and goals to design targeted interventions that promote meaningful academic growth and confidence. She is passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that support both literacy development and overall student success.

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