Nuestra historia
EduSolutionsKC was founded with a deep commitment to empowering children, families, and schools through culturally responsive, research-based solutions. Our story begins with a vision to bridge the gaps in educational and therapeutic services, providing the support that children with diverse needs deserve. With a focus on collaboration, we work closely with families to unlock every child’s potential, offering a wide range of services such as ABA therapy, special education advocacy, tutoring, executive skills coaching, and more.
We believe in the power of partnership, not just with our clients, but with the schools and communities we serve. Our team of passionate and skilled professionals brings years of experience to the table, guiding children through their individual journeys of growth and success. From providing expert educational assessments to offering targeted therapy programs, EduSolutionsKC is here to ensure that every child thrives academically, socially, and behaviorally.
Our approach is grounded in respect for each child’s unique abilities and needs, with the goal of creating inclusive, supportive environments where they can flourish. EduSolutionsKC is proud to serve the greater Kansas City area and beyond, helping families access the resources and expertise they need for their child’s success.
Nuestra visión
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¡Creemos que cada niño merece un enfoque personalizado en su educación!
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Hacemos que los servicios de alta calidad sean accesibles, culturalmente receptivos y oportunos para maximizar el potencial de desarrollo de los niños y jóvenes al asociarnos con familias, escuelas y comunidades.
Nuestra variada gama de servicios nos permite llenar algunos de los vacíos presentes en los sistemas educativos y terapéuticos actuales que con demasiada frecuencia permiten que los niños "queden al margen".
Brindamos servicios y apoyo específicos en todos los puntos de entrada (estudiantes, escuelas y padres) para facilitar mejor el éxito académico, conductual y social de todos los niños y adultos jóvenes.
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Estamos comprometidos a empoderar a los padres y a las familias para que defiendan a sus hijos en todas las áreas: hogar, escuela y más allá.
Fue creado para promover
éxito a través de una cultura receptiva y
Soluciones basadas en la investigación para una mayor
Área de Kansas City y más allá.
Provide targeted services and support at all points of entry--
student, school and parent-- to best facilitate academic,
behavioral and social success for all children and young adults.
Meet the Founder
Charlotte Hawkins
Education Advocate, & Consultant
Charlotte Hawkins is the Founder and President of EduSolutionsKC and brings more than 30 years of experience in special education, advocacy, and educational leadership.
Throughout her career, Charlotte has served in roles ranging from classroom teacher to special education administrator and director within both public and charter school systems. Her experience spans Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) through 12th grade and includes supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, executive functioning, and disability-related needs.
Charlotte specializes in special education evaluations, Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs), IEP and eligibility processes, Section 504 supports, behavioral and emotional programming, and parent advocacy. She is passionate about helping families better understand educational systems and ensuring that students receive appropriate, individualized support to succeed both in and beyond the classroom.
In addition to her professional background, Charlotte also brings the perspective of a parent who has personally navigated special education and disability-related systems. This lived experience provides her with a unique understanding of the emotional, educational, and practical challenges families often face when advocating for their children.
Known for her collaborative and solution-focused approach, Charlotte works alongside families and schools to build supportive educational plans that recognize each child’s strengths, needs, and potential.
Isabelle Alvarez
Marketing Manager, Registered Behavior Technician
Isabelle is passionate about the importance of early education and intervention for
children and their families.
Isabelle obtained a degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis emphasizing in Early Childhood Education with a minor in psychology. She provides experience in implementing individualized treatment plans, and assessment of skill sets for children in school and at home. for children and youth aged 1.5-13 years old.
Johni Lacore
Occupational Therapist
Johni is in her fourth year as a Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. In the decade prior to becoming a COTA, she served as an AmeriCorps volunteer tutoring at an elementary school and working as a Kindergarten group leader at a Boys and Girls Club. She also served as a nanny, an assistant teacher in Montessori schools, a SPED paraprofessional, and a mentor for an adult with autism. She began her journey as a COTA working in acute care in the hospital setting but soon realized she wanted to go back to working with pediatrics. Outside of her work as a COTA, she is also a trained Death Doula and artist. Johni believes that you leave something of yourself at every meeting with another person, so it's important to lead with empathy, respect, and understanding.
Mary Shaughnessy
Occupational Therapist Supervisor
Debbie Clark
Educational Diagnotician
This is Debbie's 39th year in education! After a fulfilling career in the public school system, I am retired and transitioned into the role of an educational diagnostician, allowing her to continue my passion for helping children.
Additionally,My work as an educational diagnostician gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact on students’ lives, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive!
Marci Baker
Certified Special Education Teacher
Marci has over 35 years of experience in the field of Special Education, Marci has served as a teacher in public, and charter schools.
Marci brings specialized expertise in life skills development for students with intellectual and autism disabilities. Marci is dedicated to helping students build essential skills that promote independence and success in their daily lives, ensuring they receive the tailored support they need to thrive in any learning environment.
