Dr. Mary Ellen Pantazis

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What I offer:

Review of documents

Support in team meetings

Assisting in IEP Improvement

Developing new strategies

Mission

Dr. Mary Ellen Pantazis' mission in special education consultation centers on empowering parents with the knowledge, resources, and confidence they need to be effective advocates for their children. With decades of experience working in a variety of roles within special education, Dr. Pantazis understands the complexities of navigating educational systems and the importance of ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive.

Her advocacy focuses on equipping parents with the tools to understand their child’s rights, interpret educational plans, and communicate effectively with educators and administrators. By fostering a collaborative relationship between families and schools, Dr. Pantazis aims to bridge the gap between parents and educational professionals, ensuring that every child receives a personalized and supportive learning environment.

Through her work, Dr. Pantazis advocates for proactive, informed engagement in the special education process, helping parents navigate the sometimes overwhelming paperwork, procedures, and decisions that impact their child’s educational journey. Her goal is to ensure that parents feel empowered and confident in their ability to advocate for their child’s needs and help shape the future of their child’s educational success.

TESTIMONIALS

“Mary Ellen has been a key element in getting my son what he needs this year. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to catch mistakes in the IEP, inform me as to the right questions to ask and what services to request, and give me the language and the knowledge base to feel confident advocating for my child.”

— Sarah M.

“Mary Ellen gave us the power step by step! Thank you so much!”

— Anna J.

“Thank you for everything you do. Your step by step approach is AWESOME!”

— C.D.

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About Mary Ellen

Dr. Mary Ellen Pantazis is a seasoned Special Education leader with over 40 years of experience in public education.

Her career in special education began in 1988, following her work as a group home attendant for adults with developmental disabilities during her college years. Since then, Dr. Pantazis has held a range of roles, including paraeducator, special education teacher, assistant principal, principal, and special education director.

Dr. Pantazis has been an active participant in state and regional special education initiatives:

NH State Advisory Committee

Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Additionally, she has coached New Hampshire Special Olympics teams and led an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Camp in Raymond, NH, for five summers.

A strong advocate for individuals with disabilities, Dr. Pantazis has also served as a board member for Rainbow Theater, a theater group for individuals with disabilities, and has taught college-level courses for special education teacher preparation and graduate students pursuing advanced degrees. She has worked at all educational levels, from PreK to graduate school, and has facilitated or attended over 20,000 special education meetings throughout her career.

Dr. Pantazis is also deeply committed to her family, having been married for 36 years and raising three children who attended both public and private schools in New Hampshire. Outside of her professional endeavors, she has been studying the Irish language for the past six years.

TIC: An Online Community powered by Mighty

If a special education consultant is out of budget for your family, Mary Ellen also offers support and education through her online community.

Thrive, Include, Connect is a community for parents and special educators to connect with one another and with learning tools that assist in self-advocacy.

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You will read about special education services in your state, ask questions of the community, and learn about ways of self-advocacy for your child.

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