Director of School Placement
Educational Consultant
25+ Years in Special Education
Kim has more than 25 years of experience in special education. After earning her Master of Special Education degree from the University of Maryland, she began her career with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), working as an Inclusion and Resource Teacher before establishing her own tutoring company.
Educational Leadership
In 2007, Kim joined The Diener School, where she spent 16 years in a variety of administrative, educational, and leadership roles. She served as a Learning Skills Specialist, Director of Education and Student Services, and Elementary School Director.
School Placement & Transitions
Kim has extensive experience helping neurodiverse students and their families navigate school transitions and identify educational environments that meet each student’s individual needs. She has worked closely with students, parents, advocates, therapists, and admissions directors throughout the placement and transition process.
IEP Advocacy & Family Support
Throughout her career, Kim has supported and advocated for families during the IEP process, particularly when navigating public school placements and transitions. Her experience as both an educator and school administrator gives her a practical understanding of how schools operate and how families can effectively navigate the special education process.
Specialized Training
Kim has completed extensive specialized training in literacy, mathematics, writing, behavior, and student support. Her certifications and training include the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center; Multi-Sensory Math Courses I and II; Multi-Sensory Writing Instruction; Wilson Fundamental Reading Program; Character Education; Kingsbury Tutor Training; Safety-Care; and Crisis Prevention Intervention.
Professional Memberships
Kim is a member of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), WISER, and the Learning Disabilities Association of America.
Focus & Approach
Kim’s work is centered on understanding the whole child and helping families identify educational supports and environments in which their children can succeed. Drawing on more than two decades of experience as a teacher, administrator, learning specialist, and advocate, she brings both an educational and practical perspective to each family she supports.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration among families, schools, therapists, and other professionals to help students receive appropriate services, navigate transitions successfully, and reach their individual potential.
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