Meghan O’Hara brings over two decades of dedicated experience in the field of education, having begun her career in 2001. She has taught across grades 1 through 8 in a variety of settings, including general education classrooms, self-contained programs, and resource room environments. This diverse background has given her a deep understanding of how to support learners with a wide range of academic needs.

After 18 years in the classroom, Meghan transitioned into her role as a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant on a Child Study Team. In this capacity, she conducts comprehensive evaluations for students from preschool through high school, helping to identify learning needs and guide appropriate interventions. She is also responsible for drafting and guiding the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), overseeing goal and objective development, monitoring student progress, and managing both the in-school needs of her caseload while providing ongoing support to families. She also serves as her district’s Dyslexia Specialist, where she plays a key role in shaping literacy instruction and supporting students with reading challenges.

Meghan is a Level II certified Wilson Reading System® therapist and serves as an in-district trainer. She oversees implementation across five elementary schools and two middle schools, coaching and training staff in effective, multisensory instructional practices to ensure students receive high-quality, evidence-based support.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Clemson University and a Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities, along with her Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDTC) certification, from Montclair State University.

Outside of her professional work, Meghan is deeply involved in her family’s activities. She can often be found at the local ice hockey rink cheering on her son, on the baseball sidelines, or traveling throughout New Jersey as a dedicated dance mom to her competitive dancer daughter. In addition, Meghan and her family are proud puppy raisers for The Seeing Eye in Morristown, caring for future guide dogs from 7 weeks to 15 months before they return for formal training to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Matthew is an educator, behavior analyst, and special education professional whose work is grounded in a whole-child, neurodiversity-affirming approach. He believes that children are more than their diagnosis, classification, test scores, or behaviors, and that meaningful support begins with understanding the child as a whole person.

Matthew comes from a family of educators, and his passion for special education was deeply influenced by his grandfather, who served as a special education teacher before many of the legal protections and systems that shape special education today were fully established. Through his grandfather’s work and the stories he shared, Matthew came to understand the importance of advocacy, dignity, access, and making sure children are truly seen and supported.

Matthew began his own career as a paraprofessional, where he developed a deep appreciation for the day-to-day support children need to feel safe, understood, and successful in school. He later became a classroom teacher, working directly with students with diverse learning, communication, developmental, and behavioral needs. These experiences shaped his belief that effective support must be practical, compassionate, individualized, and realistic for the child, family, and school team.

Over time, Matthew recognized that many families needed clearer guidance and stronger support while navigating the special education process. This led him to transition out of the classroom and into broader consultative, leadership, clinical, and advocacy-focused roles, allowing him to support more children, families, and educational teams.

Matthew’s experience includes special education instruction, IEP implementation, behavioral assessment and support planning, staff coaching, caregiver education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and graduate-level teaching. He brings a practical understanding of how schools operate, the clinical perspective of a behavior analyst, and the compassion of an educator who has worked directly with children in the classroom. He is also an adjunct professor and published author committed to ethical, inclusive, and evidence-based practices.

As an IEP Coach and Advocate, Matthew helps families better understand the special education process, ask meaningful questions, identify appropriate supports, and feel more confident during IEP meetings and school-based decision-making. His goal is to help families feel informed, empowered, and supported while working toward services that promote access, communication, self-advocacy, independence, and long-term quality of life.

Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and his two Shetland Sheepdogs. His personal and professional experiences continue to shape his belief that children thrive when the adults around them feel heard, equipped, and supported.

With over 15 years of experience in education, Kelly brings a deep passion for teaching, advocacy, and supporting the whole child. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with students from kindergarten through high school in a variety of educational settings, including general education, special education, basic skills instruction, STEM coaching, Special Education Coordinator and learning disabilities teacher consultant (LDTC) services. Her diverse experiences across grade levels, programs, and school communities have shaped her understanding of best practices and strengthened her ability to strategically plan meaningful supports for students and families.

Currently serving as a Case Manager and Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC), Kelly plays an integral role in ensuring students receive the individualized instruction, accommodations, and services necessary to thrive within the least restrictive environment. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of student IEPs, collaborating with families and educational teams, analyzing student needs, and guiding building-level personnel in evidence-based instructional practices and interventions. Through collaboration and leadership, she works to ensure that every student has access to the supports needed to reach their fullest potential.

Her educational foundation began at Montclair State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education. She later received a certification as a Teacher of Students with Learning Disabilities from Fairleigh Dickinson University, followed by a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University. Continuing her commitment to lifelong learning, Kelly completed a post-master’s certification program for the Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant license and is currently pursuing her Educational Doctorate degree at Caldwell University.

Dedicated to utilizing research-based practices, Kelly is Orton-Gillingham trained and Wilson Tier 1 certified, providing her with specialized knowledge in structured literacy and effective reading instruction. Her extensive background across multiple disciplines, grade levels, and educational settings has allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of how students learn and how educators can best support their individual needs.

At the center of Kelly’s educational philosophy is the belief that every child is more than a classification, diagnosis, or eligibility category. Behind every IEP is a child with unique strengths, challenges, interests, personality traits, and a distinct way of learning. Her passion for education drives her to look beyond labels and discover the strategies, supports, and approaches that allow each student to experience success.

One of Kelly’s greatest passions is empowering families to become confident advocates for their children. She believes that meaningful partnerships between schools and families are essential and that parents should feel informed, valued, and supported throughout their child’s educational journey. By fostering collaboration and communication, she helps families better understand their child’s needs and advocate for the services and opportunities that will allow them to thrive.

Outside of her professional life, Kelly’s greatest joy comes from her family. She is the proud mother of two young children and cherishes the opportunity to create memories and embrace every moment with them. Coming from a large family herself, she values connection and traditions and enjoys spending time with her siblings whenever possible. Her family finds peace and renewal traveling to the Adirondack Mountains, where they enjoy the tranquility of nature, and they make an annual visit to Colonial Williamsburg, combining their love of history, exploration, and learning.

Kelly’s career has been defined by a genuine love for teaching, a commitment to advocacy, and a belief that every child deserves to be understood, supported, and celebrated. Her experiences as an educator, leader, and advocate continue to shape her mission of helping students and families navigate education with confidence, compassion, and purpose.

Deanna Mileski brings more than 20 years of experience in education, with a career dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and helping them reach their full potential. She began her career in the classroom, providing individualized instruction and specialized reading interventions to students with diverse learning needs.

Her experience as both a special education teacher and a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant has given her a comprehensive understanding of the academic, behavioral, and educational challenges students may face throughout their school years.

Deanna serves as a Case Manager and Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant on a Child Study Team, conducting comprehensive educational evaluations, contributing to eligibility and reevaluation decisions, and developing individualized education programs (IEPs) to meet students’ unique learning needs. She works closely with families, educators, related service providers, and outside professionals to identify appropriate supports, develop individualized programming, and monitor student progress.

Through this work, she has gained extensive knowledge of the special education process and the importance of meaningful collaboration between families and school teams.

Deanna is passionate about helping parents navigate the special education system and become confident advocates for their children. Throughout her career, she has seen firsthand the difference that appropriate supports, individualized instruction, and strong collaboration can make in a child's educational journey. Her experiences working with friends and family have also reinforced the importance of being informed, asking questions, understanding availableresources, and remaining actively involved in a child's education.

She believes that parents are essential members of the educational team and strives to empower families with the knowledge, guidance, and confidence they need to make informed decisions and advocate for their children's needs.

Deanna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Delaware and a Master of Arts in Special Education from New Jersey City University, where she also completed her Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant certification. She earned her Supervisor Certification from Felician University and holds New Jersey certifications in special education and elementary education.

Outside of work, Deanna’s life is full of activity, whether she is cheering on her daughter at a dance competition, coaching her basketball or softball team, or spending time with her family and their two dogs. A passionate animal lover, Deanna also volunteers with an animal rescue and opens her home to foster animals. Whether she is supporting young athletes, celebrating her daughter’s accomplishments, or helping animals find their next chapter, Deanna brings the same passion and commitment to her work with students and families that she demonstrates in all aspects of her life.