Our Services
IEP Review
Consultation with School Personnel
School/Family Collaboration
Understanding Part 200 Regulations
CSE Representation
Evaluation Analysis
Service Recommendations
Guidance to Community Supports
Teaching Parents How to Advocate for Their Children
Due Process Support
We also can present to your PTA, SEPTA, or other parent organizations on a variety of special education topics. Let us know what your organization needs and we will be happy to create a presentation for you!
Our Advocates
Triesha Foglia-Edwards
Triesha started her educational career in 1992 as a school psychologist, evaluating students to determine special education eligibility as well as providing counseling for students' emotional needs. She received her certification as a school district administrator in 2004, and is a chairperson for the Committees on Special Education and Preschool Special Education. Triesha is well-versed in the laws and regulations that govern special education and the rights that special needs children and their families are entitled to.
Patricia Schuppe
Patty began teaching special education in 1990. She has worked with all grade levels from preschool to high school, as well as with Early Intervention services for children age 2 and under. Patty also has personal experience as the parent of a special needs child. She brings her experience from both the school and parent perspectives to help you understand what services will benefit your child, and how to take some of the stress out of parenting a child with special needs.
Lea Morganstein
Lea started her education career in 1984 teaching students that were court placed in a residential facility, always being sure to be an advocate for the students she worked with. With over 35 years’ experience in special education, Lea has worked as a special education teacher, academic evaluator, Assistant Director of Special Education and Director of Special Education. Lea has been a CSE chairperson since 1990 and brings her expertise and experience in chairing CSE/ CPSE and 504 meetings prioritizing a child’s educational needs, providing the supports they require and maintaining a positive relationship with the families she works with.
Christine Ireland
Christine began her teaching career in 2004. Shortly after she started, she was given an opportunity to work with high school students in a vocational setting. She developed a passion for working with special needs students, and with helping them transition out of high school to achieve their post-secondary goals. Christine also has a child with special needs, which allows her to better understand the challenges of navigating the world of IEPs. Christine brings her knowledge as a teacher and parent to help other parents achieve success for their children.
Melissa Camacho
Melissa is a passoniate educator who has worked in education for over 15 years. She holds a MS.Ed in TESOL K-12 and an Advance Certificate in Educational Leadership. She has years of experience working with children from Prek-12th grade. She has worked in general and special education as a TA, Behavior Specialist Assistant, Crisis Interventionist, and for the last 8 years, has as an English as a New Language Teacher. Melissa believes that every child can learn and enjoys helping children reach their "light bulb" and "Aha!" moments. She is a strong believer that when parents and educators work together, each unique child can reach their full potential and be successful. Melissa is also the parent of a child in the early intervention program and understands the parent perspective of getting appropriate services for one's child.
Christine Sharpe
Christine is a Special Education teacher who specializes in working with students who have experienced trauma and are learning to thrive despite their challenges. Christine has been a special educator for over 20 years. She currently resides in Poughkeepsie, NY with her husband Ryan and her 4 children. As an educator, she is passionate about ensuring that her students get the supports and services they need to excel. As a parent who has seen her child through the evaluation process, she exhibits compassion when interacting with families. Christine believes that all children can experience success when surrounded by people and environments committed to their growth.
Lea-Monica Weinstein
Lea began her career as an educator in 1999, with the majority of her career teaching in New York City on different grade levels in elementary and middle school. She taught 6th grade English language arts, social studies, and math, advocating for her special needs students to receive the most appropriate services and modifications possible. Lea also taught first grade, kindergarten, and pre-kindergarten, developing her sense of awareness and advocacy on the early childhood level, keeping daily anecdotals for her special needs students to help identify their need for services. Lea carefully differentiated her instruction to meet her students’ abilities and needs, attending CSE and CPSE meetings to advocate for and support families. Throughout her career, Lea found it of the utmost importance to advocate for all of her students, developing solid relationships with their families.
Janet Langlitz
Janet is highly familiar with Special Education Advocacy both as a parent of a special needs child and as a Special Education teacher. During her career, Janet worked both in Preschool Special Education and Secondary Special Education. She retired in June of 2023 after eighteen years of service in the public school system. Janet had the pleasure over the course of her career to work with wonderful parents as well as with students who truly touched her heart and soul with what they accomplished despite their disabilities. When advocating for students, Janet examines what the individual student needs. If told “It is not fair to the other students to modify work for a particular student," Janet's answer is always, “The other student does not need the same modification.” Janet has a big heart and a great deal of compassion. when advocating for students and going on this journey with families.
Rachel Diness-Tourtellott
Rachel started her Social Work career in 1994 working with children with significant and special healthcare needs. After 10 years she shifted her focus to supporting children with developmental and educational needs. She has over 20 years of experience as a coordinator of evaluations for the Committee on Preschool Special Education. Rachel also has personal experience as the parent of a child requiring special education services. These experiences paired with her compassion and dedication allow her to put others at ease during stressful or unpredictable situations.