Holly is an educator with over 30 years in the field teaching students in pre-k through college. With a master’s and sixth year degree in special education, Holly taught young children in public school specializing in early reading skills, and college students at 3 Universities in Connecticut, USA. Holly was also the Director of Special Education for 15 years in 2 public school districts. During her career Holly co-authored many articles published in professional education journals, and developed training for teachers, paraprofessionals and parents in school readiness skills, home-school connection, behavior management, and crisis prevention.