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09/09/2026

Fun fact: I love being an advocate for my public school families.

IEP meetings don't have to be stressful. When you have someone in your corner who knows your expectations, knows your child, and knows how the school system actually works — the whole process becomes so much more manageable.

Understanding what's educationally possible helps set your student up for success, especially when it feels like you've already tried everything.

I taught in the classroom for 12 years, and both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees are in Collaborative Special Education. My role now is simple: I'm here to be a voice for you and your student, helping the school understand exactly how to support your child's needs.

You don't have to walk into that room alone.

09/09/2026

Someone told me: if you knew you were exactly 100 rejections away from your dream, you'd celebrate every no.

I thought that was cute for about five seconds. Then I realized why it actually works — and why almost everyone uses it wrong.

People hear this quote and try to feel excited about rejection.
Fake a smile after a bad call.
Pretend it doesn't sting.

That's garbage. It stings. It's supposed to.

Suppressing that just means the rejection follows you home and ruins your evening.

The real move isn't feeling different.
It's "counting the no's."
You track rejections like reps in the gym.
Actual number, written down, running total.

Because here's what happens when you count: a no stops being a verdict on you. It becomes a data point.

Rejection #23 out of an unknown number feels like failure. Rejection #23 of a target 100 feels like you're almost a quarter of the way there.

Same event.

Different math.

Completely different person walking into the next meeting.

Most people quit at rejection 10 or 15 — not because they ran out of ability, but because they had no way to measure progress.
A counter is the difference between "this isn't working" and "I'm 23 in."

You don't know if your number is 100 or 40 or 6. Doesn't matter. The act of counting converts pain into progress.

Stop asking "why did they say no."
Start asking "what number am I on."

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Book rec: “Rejection Proof” by Jia Jiang. He ran 100 days of deliberately seeking rejection and turned it into a system. It's the closest thing to a field manual for this exact idea.

08/09/2026

This past week, Called to Learn with Haley celebrated one year of serving God’s children and their families. It has been humbling and an honor to meet every single one of you — impacting at least 24 families this past school year. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) As the new school year begins, I can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store. 💕

05/26/2026

This is a former student of mine. I have watched her grow, excel, and achieve her high school diploma this year! As much as it pains me not to be able to see her last Penguin Project performance in person, I am able to witness her greatness through this interview.

God has truly shined His greatness through her, and I am so grateful He allowed me to be her teacher. This is what it’s all about — planting seeds and watching them bloom.

Congratulations to this remarkable young woman on ALL that she has accomplished. The stage, and the world, is yours! 🎉🙏

05/16/2026

I pray you all have a blessed summer. You all have worked hard this school year and I’m humbled to be a part of your journey. 💯 passing rate. To God be the glory! I’m here if you need me ♥️

08/17/2024

06/12/2024

So for those who are a little worried about the McDonald’s coming to Santa Rosa Beach… This is not your ordinary McDonald’s… this is an equal opportunity McDonald’s. Please read about this amazing organization that partners with McDonald’s to provide job opportunities to citizens with special needs.

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05/21/2024

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04/02/2024

It’s been a busy 3rd quarter. Seeing students going from D’s and F’s to high C’s and almost straight A’s! It’s been a blessing to be on this journey with these students. Please share this page with your friends in need. I am available in person and virtually.