Stacey started School Shop LA in 2008 after a 20-year career in education, both as an educator and educational consultant. My passion for touching children's lives began in 1993, when I worked at Project Head Start, which helped me develop an understanding of children with special needs ranging from intellectually gifted to spectrum disorders. Then, as a private preschool educator for 11 years, I watched frustrated families attempt to navigate the school selection process on their own, only to find a less than perfect educational fit. The process was made even more aggravating when the child had special needs. Each child deserves an education that allows them to flourish and realize their full potential. My goal is to identify the most suitable and appropriate educational setting for each child while minimizing the stresses and strains experienced by all parents during this process. With 20 years of experience, an extensive contact list, invaluable school administration relatio...