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Dr. Dawn Tarasyuk Executive Director/Founder
Kathleen Oliveira M.A. Director of Teaching Services
Kathleen Oliveira M.A. Director of Teaching Services
Our founder, Dr. Dawn Tarasyuk, was in special education for over 17 years and found the lack of targeted professional development for special education teachers a disappointment. She also found that general education teachers struggled with understanding the vertical articulation of standards for their students with special needs. During
Our founder, Dr. Dawn Tarasyuk, was in special education for over 17 years and found the lack of targeted professional development for special education teachers a disappointment. She also found that general education teachers struggled with understanding the vertical articulation of standards for their students with special needs. During her tenure as a special education teacher, administrator, and county supervisor, she discovered the challenges associated with often dichotomous relationships between schools and parents. She wanted to assist families in advocating for their special needs child, along with assisting schools in improving their special population outcomes. She wanted schools to be the best they could be to maximize student achievement.
She created SECA to promote effectiveness within curriculum and special education. Dr. Tarasyuk wanted to focus on the specific needs within special education for all stakeholders: parents, teachers, administrators, but most of all, students. With staggering attrition rates in special education, severe discrepancies in graduation rates, and consistent stagnant growth for students with special needs, she set out to create a new company to focus on specific areas of need for all stakeholders of an IEP team.
Today, SECA has become a national company promoting parent advocacy in a collaborative team environment, targeted professional development for special education teachers, and assisting homeschool parents who struggle with curriculum planning. Our team works with districts, charter schools, private schools, micro-schools, and homeschools across the country to bring the best professional development we can.
Dr. Tarasyuk earned her Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University in Business Administration, a Master's Degree in Special Education from Arizona State University, a Master's Degree from University of Phoenix in Educational Administration, and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership-Special Education from Grand Canyon University.
Kathleen Oliveira M.A. Director of Teaching Services
Kathleen Oliveira M.A. Director of Teaching Services
Kathleen Oliveira M.A. Director of Teaching Services
Meet Kathleen, our Director of Teaching Services. With degrees in both psychology and teaching, Kathleen brings a unique blend of expertise to her role. Holding a master’s degree in special education, she is certified as an autism specialist and possesses significant experience working with emotionally disturbed students.
Throughout her ca
Meet Kathleen, our Director of Teaching Services. With degrees in both psychology and teaching, Kathleen brings a unique blend of expertise to her role. Holding a master’s degree in special education, she is certified as an autism specialist and possesses significant experience working with emotionally disturbed students.
Throughout her career, Kathleen has taught students and adults of all ages, demonstrating a deep commitment to education and a passion for helping others succeed. Her training in social-emotional learning equips her with the tools to understand and address the diverse needs of her students.
At SECA, Kathleen leads our teaching division, offering support for both General Education and Special Education students. Our classes cover a range of subjects, including homeschooling, K12 English Language Arts, K12 Social Studies/History, and homework help.
Kathleen works closely with families to develop personalized plans tailored to each student's unique strengths and challenges. Whether your child requires extra support in a specific subject or assistance with social-emotional development, Kathleen is dedicated to helping them achieve success.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how Kathleen and our tutoring services can support your child's educational journey.
Lindsey Ferrell, M.A. ASD Director of Advocacy Services
Lindsey Ferrell, M.A. ASD Director of Advocacy Services
Lindsey Ferrell, M.A. ASD Director of Advocacy Services
Meet Lindsey Ferrell, our Director of Advocacy Services at SECA. Lindsey earned an undergraduate degree in Special Education and Elementary Education as well as a graduate degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Grand Canyon University. Lindsey holds a Dual Teaching Credential in Special Education and Multiple Subjects in the state of C
Meet Lindsey Ferrell, our Director of Advocacy Services at SECA. Lindsey earned an undergraduate degree in Special Education and Elementary Education as well as a graduate degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Grand Canyon University. Lindsey holds a Dual Teaching Credential in Special Education and Multiple Subjects in the state of California.
An experienced educator, Lindsey has worked as a Special Education Teacher in a self contained classroom, a Resource Teacher, a Reading Specialist, an Academic Assessor, and a Case Manager for students with IEPs. Lindsey is dedicated and detail oriented. She is passionate about writing IEPs that follow the law and address the whole child.
Perhaps most importantly, Lindsey is a mother of four now grown children, three of whom spent their school careers on IEPs. Being a Special Education Teacher and Special Needs Parent, has allowed Lindsey the unique perspective to experience and navigate the IEP process from both sides of the table. This has led Lindsey on a path to Advocacy, supporting parents and their children.
McKenna Uribe, MA.Ed. Advocate
Lindsey Ferrell, M.A. ASD Director of Advocacy Services
Lindsey Ferrell, M.A. ASD Director of Advocacy Services
Meet McKenna, Special Education Advocate at SECA. McKenna earned a Master of Education with a Learning and Technology Emphasis as well as her undergraduate degree from Azusa Pacific University. McKenna holds a Special Education Teaching Credential in the state of California.
As a current Case Manager for students with IEPs and a former Sp
Meet McKenna, Special Education Advocate at SECA. McKenna earned a Master of Education with a Learning and Technology Emphasis as well as her undergraduate degree from Azusa Pacific University. McKenna holds a Special Education Teaching Credential in the state of California.
As a current Case Manager for students with IEPs and a former Special Education Teacher in multiple settings, McKenna is experienced working in the classroom and with families alike. McKenna is organized and professional by maintaining her priority of acting as a liaison between families and school sites or districts. McKenna believes it is vital to understand federal and state law as well as individual rights when creating a successful IEP.
Currently, McKenna enjoys spending time with her family, attending concerts, and being active.
Christina Proctor, M.Ed., BCBA Advocate
Christina Proctor, M.Ed., BCBA Advocate
Christina Proctor, M.Ed., BCBA Advocate
Christina Proctor, M.Ed., BCBA has a deep-seated passion for collaborating with families of disabilities to advocate for their child’s individualized needs. As a dual certified educator in both General and Special Education at the Elementary level, she furthered her education and obtained a Master’s in Education, focusing on both Applied
Christina Proctor, M.Ed., BCBA has a deep-seated passion for collaborating with families of disabilities to advocate for their child’s individualized needs. As a dual certified educator in both General and Special Education at the Elementary level, she furthered her education and obtained a Master’s in Education, focusing on both Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB), becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Chistina has worked in various environments including in-home, clinic based- settings, and both public and private schools, with children aged 3-21. She is devoted to continuing her education, attending and creating professional development, and is extremely active in her community sharing both her professional and personal experiences. For this reason, her ability to communicate and develop trust with both clients and districts alike, make her a zealous advocate in her mission to foster meaningful parent participation, and secure a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) with appropriate programming for their children.
Megan Spitzer Office Manager
Christina Proctor, M.Ed., BCBA Advocate
Christina Proctor, M.Ed., BCBA Advocate
Meet Megan Spitzer, Office Manager at SECA and homeschooling mom of two energetic boys. As a seasoned administrative professional with over six years’ experience, Megan draws from her administrative background to bring a structured approach to her current role. Megan seamlessly blends her professional expertise with her nurturing role as
Meet Megan Spitzer, Office Manager at SECA and homeschooling mom of two energetic boys. As a seasoned administrative professional with over six years’ experience, Megan draws from her administrative background to bring a structured approach to her current role. Megan seamlessly blends her professional expertise with her nurturing role as a mother, creating a harmonious balance
between career and family life.
Previously, Megan worked as an Administrative Assistant to the SVP and VP of Strategic Accounts at Kaiser Permanente in California. She then moved to the great state of Texas to be able to homeschool her children.
Megan enjoys listening to suspenseful audio books, watching old movies, and trying new restaurants with her family.