Clinical Advisors

Alyson earned her master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida. Before joining the BlazerWorks team she worked for 11 years at a private practice as both the Clinical Director and Speech-Language Pathologist. She also has previous experience working at a non-profit therapeutic day school for children diagnosed with autism in Illinois and at public schools in Florida and Maryland.

Amy earned her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine with a research emphasis on studying executive functioning and academic success in students with unilateral hearing loss. Before joining the BlazerWorks team, Amy worked for 12 years in clinical, early intervention, charter school, and public school settings and also worked as a lead occupational therapist and OT/PT coordinator.

Catherine is a highly skilled speech-language pathologist who specializes in feeding and myofunctional disorders and supports students with childhood apraxia of speech. As a Speech Therapy Advisor, she enjoys assisting school districts in improving their processes, organizational structure, and workflow. She also empowers education professionals to implement the MTSS process effectively to support student success. Catherine brings over 17 years of experience in speech-language pathology and leadership to the BlazerWorks team. In addition to school-based settings, she also has experience working in a variety of settings including hospitals, private practice, and early intervention. By leveraging her wide range of experience, she ensures that districts and therapists have the tools they need to create optimal communication results for their students. Catherine earned her Master of Education in Communication Disorders from the University of Virginia and her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Appalachian State University. Catherine holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed through the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

Erin earned her master's degree in Educational Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to joining the team, she worked in K-12 education for the last 22 years, as a paraprofessional, special education teacher, school psychologist and program specialist. Additionally, Erin is a Licensed Educational Psychologist in California and works in private practice doing assessments, supervision and staff development training. She has extensive experience in conducting psycho-educational assessments and providing valuable information to families & educational teams.

Jaime earned his doctorate in innovation and leadership in 2018 from Wilmington University in Delaware. Prior to joining the BlazerWorks team, Jaime spent three years as the special education director for Santa Fe Public Schools in New Mexico. He is nearing the 20-year mark in education, spending time as a teacher, coordinator, and principal prior to becoming a director. He is an active member of the Council of Administrators of Special Education, the Council of Exceptional Children, and currently sits on two volunteer school boards.

Katelyn is a passionate special educator with an interest in education law and policy. Throughout her career she has been motivated to remove barriers to education and advocate for students to be able to access culturally relevant and accessible education. In her role as a Special Education Advisor, Katelyn enjoys advising districts and educators to ensure students receive developmentally appropriate instruction and access to highly qualified and effective teachers. Katelyn has seven years' experience in general and special education in a self-contained and resource model. As a fellow educator, her goal is to provide support for teachers where she can lend a listening ear and provide practical and research-based solutions to their challenges and concerns. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Special and Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University, her Master of Arts in Reading with an Emphasis in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University, and her Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. She is currently working towards her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Arizona, expected in 2025. She also has her Board Certification in Inclusion in Special Education (BCISE). In addition, she is a member of several groups for educators including the Center for Exceptional Children (CEC), the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), and many more.

Larin is a highly qualified speech-language pathologist specializing in special education and supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities as well as those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. As a BlazerWorks Speech Therapy Advisor, she loves connecting with districts and therapists to collaborate, give guidance and help problem-solve with individual solutions. In particular, she thrives on equipping districts, therapists, and partners with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully work together and create the best learning environment possible. Larin joins the BlazerWorks team with over 15 years of experience as a contract speech therapist in Ventura and San Francisco, California, where she also served on the Ventura SELPA committee as a representative of the school district. More recently she provided speech services for children in preschool through 8th grade at a bilingual charter school in Camarillo, California. Having worked in contract positions during her career has helped her in her current role, as she is able to impart her knowledge to new professionals and district teams. Larin earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University Bloomington. Larin has her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a member of the California Speech-Language Hearing Association (CSHA).

Mary is an experienced speech-language pathologist focusing on pediatric speech sound disorders, language disorders, and literacy. In her role as a Speech Therapy Advisor at BlazerWorks, Mary is passionate about providing support and resources to speech therapists and education professionals to help them succeed in their current assignment and overall career. Mary brings several years of experience working in medical settings with adults and eight years of experience working with children in a number of settings including public, private, and charter schools, daycare facilities, and teletherapy. Her broad perspective allows her to create solutions for school professionals and students across all learning environments. Mary earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders from Florida State University and Master of Science in Communication Science and Disorders from the University of South Florida. Mary has held her Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) since 2008 and is licensed through the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. In addition, she is a member of ASHA Special Interest Group 16, School-Based Issues and the Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA).

Phillip is an experienced school-based and pediatric occupational therapist. Phillip earned his master's degree in Educational Leadership. He takes pride in providing strength-based coaching, collaboration, and creative strategies to ensure clients receive the highest care and outcomes possible. Outside of work, he volunteers to serve his local school community and national professional organizations such as National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Randal earned her master's degree in speech language pathology from Seton Hall University. Prior to joining the BlazerWorks team Randal spent four years working in specialized schools and the early intervention program of New Jersey, her home state, before moving to the Bay Area of California. During her time in California, she had the opportunity to gain experience working in private practice, an early education program, and a special education high school. After moving to Oregon, where she now resides, Randal worked as a consultant for a speech generating device company learning an immense amount about Augmentative Alternative Communication.

Serena is a highly skilled school psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst passionate about providing positive behavior supports and using data to make informed decisions. In her role as a BlazerWorks School Psychology Advisor, Serena thrives on supporting educators with the implementation of evidence-based interventions, completing comprehensive IEP and behavioral assessments, and providing conflict management support within multidisciplinary teams. Serena brings nearly a decade of experience in public education as a school psychologist to the BlazerWorks team. She also has a background in assessments with children in residential treatment facilities and case management experience with adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Serena has worked with all age groups from pre-K to 12th grade and has extensive knowledge of functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, classroom management systems, and school-wide positive behavior supports. In addition to her experience in education, Serena is also a former United States Marine with a background in logistics embarkation. Serena earned her Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development from San Jose State University. She also earned her Master of Arts in School Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. In addition, she has her Behavior Analyst Certificate from the Florida Institute of Technology. Serena is a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) licensed through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certified through the National Association of School Psychologists, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Tawnya earned her master's degree in special education from Portland State University in Oregon and is also a verbal intervention instructor through Crisis Prevention Institute. Prior to joining the team, she spent over a decade working with youth in therapeutic settings as both an educator and a mental health professional. Tawnya is a former business owner, freelance writer, and a member of the Council of Exceptional Children and the National Association of Special Education Teachers.