What People Are Saying
“As an educator and as a mom, I trust Nicole implicitly. I have watched her work seamlessly as a liaison between school, home, and the Educational Therapist. She is able to streamline the process and communicate in a way that supports all constituents. With well over a decade of experience in the field and relationships across the county, Nicole is a rare find.”
— Jenna Frost, Director of Enrollment Management K-12, Oakwood School
“When I learned there was something different about my son but was unsure of what that ‘something’ was I felt scared and directionless. Nicole provided support, compassion and guidance. She gave me referrals to who she thought was best for our family and I immediately felt more at ease. Nicole is detail oriented, thoughtful and generous with her time. Through the process of working with her, she answered all my questions, dissected every report, prioritized steps to take with interventions and helped in conversations with educators. She’s extremely talented and resourceful..”
— J.S., Parent
“I first came to Nicole hoping to get a little more speech for my daughter. After looking through her assessments and IEPs, Nicole presented me with a list of services she thought my daughter was entitled to from the district. I never could have imagined the district would even provide some of these things! I am so grateful for Nicole and the support she provides. Without her knowledge and expertise I am sure my daughter would not be where she is today.”
-A.W., Parent
“My wife and I suspected a learning difference with our daughter and yet the school didn’t seem concerned. We trusted our gut and called Nicole. Not only did she put our minds at ease, but she confirmed our suspicions and was able to find our daughter the right Ed Therapist. We felt supported, heard, validated and above all else, our child felt cared for. We are beyond grateful for Nicole’s wisdom and truly attribute our daughter’s renewed confidence and love of learning to her intervention.”
- D.B., Parent
“As an educational consultant, I often have parents of special needs children reaching out to me and seeking my help. Unfortunately, that is not my area of expertise. Furthermore, I didn’t even have someone to whom I could refer them. And then Nicole Johna FINALLY decided to start consulting for these exact families. As a special education attorney for the past 20+ years, she has always been an advocate for children and parents who needed services that were not made easily available. During her tenure as an attorney, she has built a rolodex of people and companies who offer a variety of services. I was beyond thrilled when Nicole decided to start consulting; she is an invaluable resource for families with children with all different kinds of special needs as she has incredibly strong relationships with every kind of expert out there. Nicole has filled a void in the world of educational services, and it is without hesitation that I highly recommend her services.”
— Jamie Bakal, Educational Consultant
“We have been working with Nicole for over twelve years and cannot speak highly enough about her. She takes the time to get to know both your child and your family, helping to craft an overarching strategy to ensure your child will succeed. This type of support is invaluable when you are dealing with highly stressful situations and feeling out of your depth. She has broad knowledge of therapy options, providers, and schools. Most importantly, her advice is practical and focused on what makes the most sense for you and your child. When you are trying to juggle school and therapies - not to mention trying to have ‘normal’ life and just enjoy your child - it really helps having someone with perspective who can help you coordinate (or just confirm that you are on the right track and doing everything you can). Nicole is that person. She has our utmost confidence in all of these matters, and we could not have imagined a better attorney for our child and our family.”
— V.C. and D.C., Parents