Alisa is a strong advocate for parents and families within the school system. She has assisted parents with navigating the special education process, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and has helped families communicate their concerns and advocate for the educational services and supports their children need. One of Alisa’s greatest strengths is her genuine dedication to the families she serves. She does not simply provide services; she takes the time to understand each family’s unique circumstances and works collaboratively with them to create meaningful and sustainable supports.

Alisa has facilitated constructive conversations around difficult topics and incorporated feedback from all team members into meaningful daily practices in the school setting. She has been a vital member of the Multi Disciplinary Team, sharing strategies for students of various ages and abilities, providing valuable insight regarding working with parents and outside agencies, and providing encouragement to colleagues in all settings. Alisa is a trusted resource in guidance for creation of meaningful goals, and personalized intervention implementation.

I gained the true meaning of being an advocate for individuals with disabilities from Alisa. I know first hand that special education teachers must have the utmost patience for the the students, families, and coworkers. They also need to be empathetic and be able to communicate with the team members and I cannot think of anyone else who has all those characteristics besides Alisa.

Working with Alisa as our teacher in the Life Skills classroom was an absolute joy. She has a real talent for working with children with disabilities, always showing incredible patience and knowing just how to help them succeed. Alisa was a fantastic teacher and mentor to all of us, always sharing great ideas and jumping in to help wherever needed. She made our whole classroom run efficiently and created such a positive environment for our kids and the team. Anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable support would be lucky to work with her.

As a speech-language pathologist, I have worked collaboratively with Alisa serving elementary-age students in multiple settings. Alisa has always demonstrated a deep passion for supporting students with disabilities, which is evident through her work. She is always willing to jump in and support parents and team members when needed. Alisa does a wonderful job of meeting children where they are, collaborating with team members, and engaging the child through their special interests. Alisa is a valuable addition to any support team.