The Village Blog is powered by lived truth and proven victories. I am a mother who has been relentless in raising her son—an extraordinary individual on the autism spectrum—into a thriving adult.

I am a community teacher who has taught from elementary schools to universities, from government agencies to national stages. I am a researcher who lives in the space of family science and engagement.
 
Every post in The Village Blog is born from the body of work and wealth of knowledge built over nearly 30 years of professional experience as an international educator, 19 years of effective advocacy for my son, and mastering the craft of Top-Notch Village building to ensure his success.

My knowledge and expertise were forged in the everyday work of ensuring my uniquely developing son had every opportunity to maximize his personal potential. I have spent his lifetime building bridges and knocking down barriers rooted in limiting beliefs that could have kept him from realizing his dreams.
 
One morning, as I sat in the peace of having done it—the mother of a thriving college student—a Facebook memory reminded me of an article I wrote 13 years ago with tips for a great school year. Reading it again, I realized I had followed my own tips—and they worked. BOOM!!!!
 
So, The Village Blog was born when I realized the tips I wrote 13 years ago had raised a thriving college student—and the body of knowledge that I have cultivated belonged to the village, not just to me. Happy Reading! We Got This, as a Village!!!