I am a retired special education director and adjunct professor with over 30 years of leadership in PK–12 and higher education. Holding a Ph.D. in educational administration, I have served as a principal, assistant principal, and district special education director overseeing hundreds of students and staff. I have secured over $500,000 in grants, led district improvement, and taught graduate courses in educational leadership and special education. My work centers on equity, compliance, and instructional excellence for students with disabilities.