Meet Our Team of Experts!
Consultant Spotlights
ABOUT ELM STREET PLACEMENTS At Elm Street Placements, we are experts at evaluating the needs of children, teens, and young adults and matching them with the right program. We travel the country evaluating boarding schools, therapeutic wilderness programs, residential treatment centers, and assessment centers so you can be assured you are being referred to just the right fit. With decades of experience, our team of consultants specializes in working with the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Read on for more about each of our education and therapeutic consultants!
3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT KATHY NATUA
1. Co-Founder of NET: Kathy, along with Lucy, co-founded Networking Educators and Therapists (NET) as a way to connect
professionals who support struggling families. By supporting therapists and
educators through educational events and opportunities, families are better able to get the help they need. 2. Advocate and Speaker: As a presenter for the National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) and co-chair of the County Sussex County Council (CSCC) for Young Children, Kathy is directly involved in bettering the lives of young people, both around the country through her consulting work and in her own neighborhood through her advocacy work. She also chairs the special needs committee for the CSCC for Young Children, which connects her with pediatricians, educators, and families countywide. 3. Experienced Consultant: Kathy is an Associate Member of IECA and has been helping children and families via therapeutic placements for years. As a seasoned educational and therapeutic consultant, Kathy has traveled to hundreds of programs to ensure she has firsthand knowledge of each one. She leads weekly parent support groups to further assist parents who are in crisis.
3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LUCY PRITZKER
1. Founder and President at Elm Street Placements, Inc.: Elm Street Placements is an international educational and therapeutic placement consulting firm. Lucy and her dedicated team have supported and guided families from all over the world since 2010. They work tirelessly to find effective solutions for struggling families using best-fit schools and programs.
2. A Renowned, Trusted IECA Consultant: Lucy is part of a small number of educational and therapeutic professionals across the nation with the credentials and experience to advise parents of children with learning disabilities, substance abuse problems, mental health concerns, LGBTQ issues, and autism spectrum disorder. She has a master’s degree in addictions counseling and over 25 years’ experience with complex cases. Lucy is a member of the Independent Educational Consultant Association (IECA) and is a member of the IECA board. 3. Speaker and Author: Lucy has been called upon to speak at national and professional conferences, parent programs, and public school workshops on a wide variety of mental health and educational issues. Lucy is a recognized autism placement expert and educates therapeutic professionals on the latest trends and options. Having visited hundreds of schools and programs personally, she knows the right treatments for every unique situation.
3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FRAN SCHLENOFF
1. A Lifelong Educator: With nearly 40 years in schools, Fran has always been drawn to students who need some additional support. In the role of teacher, counselor, and administrator, she understands how to help students feel safe and secure. Fran is also a published author on this topic, sharing research on how to create antibullying climates in schools.
2. Targeted Audience: Fran has always worked with adolescents and young adults. Fran holds a master’s in counseling and a doctorate in educational leadership, making her uniquely qualified to serve teens and young adults. She has a unique network throughout NYC, which helps her find the right school for each client she works with. Fran is also an Associate Member of IECA. 3. Principal of a National Blue Ribbon School: Through Fran’s leadership as a principal, her middle school earned this honor that is bestowed upon exemplary schools nationwide. Her school was recognized as one of the best schools based on overall academic achievements. Under Fran’s leadership at this pilot school, they implemented a collaborative teaching model attuned to the social-emotional learning and school climate.
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