Supporting students with disabilities by expanding both the capabilities and capacities of leaders and educators who serve those students.
Coaching and courses provided by instructors and mentors with over 30 years of experience working with those who teach, lead and care for students and adults with disabilities.
Instructors and coaches have documented results improving the outcomes for students with disabilities in districts, schools and residential facilities.
Hi, I’m Krista. Welcome to Kolibrie Solutions School.
With 30 years of experience working with students and adults with disabilities, Krista has experience, knowledge and skills that span the spectrum of special education domains. Having worked as a Coordinator of Special Education School Improvement Services, Director of Special Education and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, in addition to having been a special education, science and alternative education teacher for 19 years, Krista has capably provided mentoring, coaching, and professional development to leaders and educators with documented results. Possessing degrees and certifications in special education, Biology, elementary education, and school and district leadership, Krista has a unique set of skills to assist educational institutions and agencies develop their capacity to improve results for students with disabilities.
"Krista is a special education guru. She took the time to understand us and help us with special education in the career and tech world. No one else had done that before. She will support you from where you are at and never judge. She is a wealth of knowledge" Career and Tech Principal, NYS
"We are lucky to have Krista. I could say anything to her and it would stay confidential. She helped with special education, but also was looking out for all of our students. She helped me find ways to bring in courses and programs to meet the needs of all of our students, those with disabilities and those in the Top Ten. I am thankful for her help in special education, it wasn't my strongest area." High School Principal, NYS
"Krista is like phone a friend for special education. She is available all the time and always has an answer or will find an answer for you. She has helped me understand the basics, prioritize where to put my energy and problem solve our highest concern students and situations. " Elementary Special Education Director, NYS