Michelle has been working in the field of education for over twenty years and has enjoyed every minute of her career. She began as a high school English teacher, teaching students across various levels. A few years after earning her Master’s degree, she switched to the role of a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant on the Child Study Team. She also continues to enjoy her experiences as a tutor and an ABA therapist. Michelle continues to help students feel comfortable in the school setting and assist with their success in reading, writing, and executive functioning. She uses various approaches and resources to manage both learning and retention. 

Michelle has extensive knowledge regarding the field of Special Education and believes that collaboration between a family and the school is greatly important. She continuously works with teachers and families to help them understand special education law, school systems, and resources and sees herself as an advocate for all. Michelle is passionate about providing support and developing effective strategies to help each child strive both inside and outside the classroom.

Jessica is a passionate special education teacher with over eight years of experience supporting neurodiverse learners through IEP collaboration, multisensory instruction, and interest-based learning. She specializes in creating inclusive learnings environments that blend mindfulness and SEL to help students thrive both academically and emotionally.

Throughout her career, she has worked closely with families and teams to bridge learning gaps and provide individualized support. She holds a Master’s in Special Education from Rowan University and is also a proud new mom to a baby girl.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys going for walks, baking, and spending quality time with her husband and daughter.

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.