Meet Maria

Maria Mallard is a special education advocate, teacher, mentor, educational coach, speaker, and Founder of SPEDcademy. Maria is passionate about helping parents of neurodiverse children get the best outcomes from their child’s Individual Education Program (IEP).

As the mother of a teenage son with ADHD and as a Special Education Teacher in Texas, Maria has been down the same path as her clients and understands the challenges they face on a daily basis. As an advocate, Maria's goal is to help parents communicate their child's needs to the district in a way that promotes understanding and positive action.

Maria's expertise spans across many roles, including education and group dynamics. One of Maria's greatest strengths is understanding what her clients need and providing focused help to address their specific needs. Through Maria's unique approach to educational consulting and advocacy, she helps parents become effective advocates for their children.