Parent Advocate
Nikki (Holway) Loveless is a special education advocate who keeps the IEP team focused on the unique educational needs of the student. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), she knows how to collect, analyze and utilize data for appropriate special education planning and monitoring. Her expertise and experience make her a key player in ensuring her client's needs are accurately interpreted and met by the district.
Nikki has worked as an educator, clinician and consultant in a variety of settings including homes, clinics, private and public schools. The majority of her work and true passion has been in ensuring student's right to a free and appropriate public education through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis.
While going through the special education process with children in her own family, Nikki found her professional background positioned her to confidently participate with the team and ensure an appropriate and comprehensive individualized education program. She knows firsthand that students thrive when the IEP team works collaboratively and that the most critical component of that team is the parent.
Far too often, parents either do not feel heard by school districts or the anxiety around special education proceedings prohibits them from fully participating. Nikki's goal as an advocate is to equip parents with the knowledge and tools to confidently advocate for their own children and to be an active participant in their child's special education journey.
Education:
Duquesne University, BS, 2009
Major:
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Minor:
Special Education
Harvard University, M.Ed., 2010
Concentration: Mind, Brain and Education
Florida Institute of Technology, BCBA, 2013
Concentration: Applied Behavior Analysis
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