From Regional Impact to the National Stage: Speaking at the 2026 NATSAP Annual Conference

From Burlington to the National Stage: Invited to Speak at the 2026 NATSAP Annual Conference

Last October, I had the opportunity to speak at a regional National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs(NATSAP) conference in Burlington, Vermont. The room was filled with program leaders, clinicians, and educators who do this work every day—supporting students with complex emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.

The conversation was real, practical, and candid. We talked about what actually happens when families are trying to access therapeutic placements, how school districts make decisions behind closed doors, and where things most often break down for parents and programs alike.

That session sparked meaningful dialogue—and clearly struck a nerve.

As a result, I was invited to take that work to the national stage.

I’m honored to share that I will be speaking at the 2026 NATSAP Annual Conference, Many Voices, One Mission, taking place February 9–12, 2026, in San Diego, California.