Crista is a special educator and literacy specialist from Guilford, Vermont. A 2020 graduate of UVM’s LEND program (Family Fellow), she is also the parent of Nate, a music-loving young man with Down syndrome, and brings that lived experience to her work with families and teams. She serves on the Vermont Special Education Advisory Panel and has worked as a parent educator with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND/OR RESEARCH
- Inclusive practices
- Literacy for students with intellectual disabilities
- Family-school partnerships
- Empowering families as they navigate the special education process
- Family Resources Consultant