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MEET OUR
EXPERT ADVOCATES
JAMISON JESSUP is our CEO/founder. He has 15 years of experience as an IEP Advocate. He has represented parents in 800+ due process hearing cases and 1900+ IEP/school-based meetings. He has extensive experience in school discipline, manifestation, and behavior matters.
EXPERTS
DR. JULIE ILLARI ​is a subject matter expert in behavior management, inclusion, trauma-informed practices, case management, and IEP creation. Before joining our team, she was the Assistant Director of Compliance for the 7th largest school district in the United States.
GINA JAMIESON ​is a former special education teacher, reading specialist, and district resolution specialist. She has extensive experience with manifestation meetings. She has participated in 500+ IEP meetings and 400+ manifestation meetings.
MELISSA MANGINO ​is a former special education teacher, senior supervisor of special education, and district supervisor of inclusion practices. She is a trained professional skilled at translating parent concerns into an educational plan that meets a child's individual needs.
JAMIE KIRSCHNER ​previously served as a principal and educational leader. She is dedicated to championing education, coaching parents/families, and fostering inclusivity. She is a former special education teacher and reading specialist trained in Orton Gillingham.
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