National Education Leaders Network Members
Special Olympics Unified Champion School’s National Education Leaders Network (NELN) is made up of nearly two dozen leaders in special education, research, social equity, and education leadership. The NELN will work to accelerate the UCS strategy by providing insights, direction, opportunities, and access to national education conversations. This diverse network will offer refreshing outlooks and we look forward to their expertise and guidance. The leadership appointment is part of a comprehensive nomination process that occurs every three years.
Staff
Members
Dr. Steve Amaro
Member
Julia Baez
Member
Dr. Sheldon Berman
NELN Co-Chair
Dr. Michael Casserly
Member
LaShawn Routé Chatmon
Member
Anna María Chavez, J.D.
Member
Dr. Tami Jo Cook
Member
Dr. Joshua Garcia
Member
Dr. Frances Gipson
Member
Tajha Ilerant
Member
Dr. Terry Jackson
Member
Lindsay Jones, J.D.
Member
Erin O’Sullivan
Member
Jennifer Paolantonio
Member
Karen Pittman
Member
Daryl Smith
Member
Brenda Welburn
Member
Elyse Whittemore
Member
Dr. Lu Settles Young
Member