Meet Our Team
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The Shine Advocacy Group empowers families whose children live with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities so they can SHINE at both school & home.
How can we help your family?
Our team has decades of education & disability-related consulting
experience. We offer:
- Individual Special Education Consulting (504 & IEP meeting support)
- ShineU: On Demand Courses on all things disability
- Executive Function Coaching
- Behavioral Problem-Solving Coaching
- All Inclusive Membership Group (a one stop support for parents with children who have Autism, ADHD & Learning Disabilities)
- The Shine Advocacy Group has helped hundreds of families since we started in 2016 & we would be honored to serve your family.
Decades of expertise. One goal: helping your family shine.
Shannon Wilke
Owner & Education Advocate
- 20+ years shaping disability policy & educational support systems
- Over a decade leading university disability services with a focus on student success
- Master’s in Management & BA in English, blending leadership with communication
- Expert in ADA, Section 504, IDEA law & collaborative conflict resolution
Carrie Gibbons
Education Advocate
- 20+ years in education, spanning both general & special education
- Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction & BA in Elementary Education
- Champion for children with Autism, ADHD, & Anxiety; Autism trainer for First Responders
- Specializes in academic interventions & supporting challenging behaviors
Kate Lyons
Education Advocate
- 17+ years as a Special Educator & Instructional Specialist
- Master’s in Special Education & Educational Leadership & BA in Music Education
- National Board-Certified Teacher, Exceptional Needs Specialist
- Specializes in reading strategies, early intervention & IDEA law procedures
Sarah Rodriguez
Education Advocate
- 18+ years in Special Education, working with a wide range of abilities
- Master’s in Education & BS in Special Education: Learning & Behavior Specialist
- Expert in all aspects of IEPs, reviewing, writing, & revising
- Specializes & Trains on addressing sensory & behavioral needs
Lisa Abbett
Education Advocate
- 30+ years in education, spanning both special & general education
- Master’s in Educational Counseling & BA in Elementary/Special Education
- 200+ hours in Language Essentials for Teaching Reading & Spelling (Dyslexia Specialist)
- Specializes in 504/IDEA procedures & academic & behavioral interventions
Hannah Jones
Education Advocate
- 18+ years in Education, expertise in Assistive Technology & Academic Interventions
- Master’s in Special Education & BA in Special Education & English
- National Board-Certified Teacher, Exceptional Needs Specialist
- Specializes & Trains on both academic & behavioral interventions
Dr. Michelle Johnson
Certified Behavior Coach
- 15+ years as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
- Certified in Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Model
- Coaches families to collaborate & solve challenges together
- Specializes in helping overwhelmed parents & children regain confidence
Dr. Michelle Johnson
Certified Behavior Coach
- 15+ years as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist
- Certified in Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Model
- Coaches families to collaborate & solve challenges together
- Specializes in helping overwhelmed parents & children regain confidence
