Sylvia Farber, owner and founder of 101 Advocacy, holds a BA in Special Education and Elementary Education from Florida Southern College and a master's in special education from Florida State University. Sylvia has experience in various special education settings including classroom teacher, Special Education Department Head, and Alternative Certification Instructor. She has worked as an advocate helping families navigate the special education process since 2008.
Sylvia is the mother of three children--one with developmental delays.
Nancy holds a BS in Psychology, a Master of Educational Psychology and a Doctorate in Educational Administration all from Texas A&M. Nancy has over 40 years of experience in the field of special education. She has served as a teacher, principal of special education campuses, and Director of Special Education.
Nancy has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Her brother has a learning disability.
DeNette has a BA in Special Education and Elementary Education from The University of Texas. She received her master's degree from Texas A &M in Educational Administration. DeNette has over 36 years of experience in the field of special education. She served as a teacher, Special Education Area Coordinator, and Director of Special Education.
DeNette has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Her son has a learning disability and 2 of her grandchildren have health related disabilities.
Lauren holds a master's in special education from the University of Houston. She has 13 years of experience in the school setting. Lauren spent her first 6 years teaching in various special education settings ranging from behavioral units, inclusion support, and specialized instruction and spent the remaining 7 years as a Special Education Coordinator at both middle and high school levels.
Lauren has four children, one with learning disabilities and 2 with speech delays.
Sharla received her master's degree from Texas A &M in Educational Administration. She has 31 years of experience. Her classroom experience includes various special education settings including behavioral classrooms, resource classrooms, and co-teach classrooms. She also served as vice principal for 5 years; and Special Education Area Coordinator for 17 years with experience at all levels.
Sharla has a family member with an intellectual disability and autism.