Rooted Beginnings, LLC

09/30/2025

October is almost here! We have a couple of spots left for our homeschooling programming enrichment! We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-12.

09/29/2025

I can't believe September is coming to a close already. We had a lot of fun and spent this month getting to know each other and building our little community. Look out for what October will bring! We have a couple of spots for families if you are interested in joining us.

09/29/2025

Hey all! I have a new website.

09/22/2025

Rooted Beginnings: Centering the Child’s Voice to Create Real Success
Children are more than numbers on a page. Yet families often leave evaluation meetings with thick stacks of reports: social history, psychological, cognitive, and speech and language assessments. On paper, it looks complete—but it rarely tells the whole story.
Evaluations provide data. They show what a child can do under testing conditions: with a stranger, following directions, in a quiet room, on someone else’s schedule. But children don’t live in testing rooms. They live in classrooms, homes, playgrounds, and communities, where relationships, emotions, and context shape every moment of learning.
A child who struggles in a test might demonstrate the same skill effortlessly at home or with peers. Another might excel in a quiet testing environment but find it hard to apply that skill in the classroom. Evaluations alone rarely explain why these gaps exist—or how to support the child in a way that truly allows them to grow.
Narratives That Make the Child Heard
This is where my work at Rooted Beginnings transforms advocacy. As a New York State Certified Special Education Teacher, a DIRFloortime® Practitioner, and a member of the New York State Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board, my experience allows me to create narratives that go beyond data, giving the child a voice in the room.
These narratives:
Highlight the child’s strengths, passions, and individuality alongside support needs.
Provide context for behaviors and learning differences, showing what supports help the child thrive.
Offer practical strategies and resources for teachers, professionals, and peers.
Translate evaluation data into meaningful insights that guide IEPs and classroom supports.
And I don’t stop at the narrative. I attend IEP meetings with parents, presenting the narrative and advocating directly for the child. This ensures the child’s story isn’t lost in reports and numbers—it guides every decision, every goal, and every support plan.
Setting Children Up for Real Success
Child-centered narratives change outcomes. When the child’s perspective is at the center:
Goals are accurate, individualized, and achievable, based on the child’s real abilities.
Supports are practical, meaningful, and effective, rather than generic checklists.
Teachers and providers understand the why behind challenges, improving collaboration and daily instruction.
Families feel empowered, prepared, and confident, knowing their child’s needs are represented fully.
The result is a child who is not only seen but positioned to succeed—academically, socially, and emotionally—because the supports and goals truly fit who they are.
Why Families and Schools Choose Rooted Beginnings
This work is different because it centers the child, not the scores or the parent’s perspective. Evaluations provide data. Narratives provide meaning. Together, they create advocacy that works, goals that align, and outcomes that matter.
My expertise—as a certified special education teacher, DIRFloortime® practitioner, and NYS Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board member—combined with a trauma-informed approach, allows me to create narratives that truly change how children are understood, supported, and positioned for success.
At Rooted Beginnings, every child’s story is told fully, respected deeply, and used to ensure they have the supports, goals, and advocacy they need to thrive.
Because when the child’s voice guides the process, everything changes.

09/14/2025

"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." — Jane Goodall

09/10/2025

Our first day was incredible! So much joy, connection, and learning through play!!

09/09/2025

09/08/2025

What our September days look like. Call today to find out more about what makes Rooted Beginnings special!

09/08/2025

🌿✨ Intentional • Child-Led • Connection-Driven ✨🌿
Our Homeschooling Group at Rooted Beginnings is here! This is a space where children take the lead—exploring, creating, and discovering at their own pace—while families are invited to join in the journey. Each gathering encourages connection and engagement with your child and with others, building community alongside curiosity.
🍂 Fall Sneak Peek:
📚 Visits from local authors
🚒 A visit from the fire department
🎨 Art, nature exploration, and child-led projects
🌟 Weekly themes where we create, build, care, explore, and reflect together

Tuesday & Thursday 10-12

💛 How to Join:
September–December trimester registration is closed
Still open: Monthly Pass + Individual Sessions (Sept–Dec) → $40 per family per session
Ask about savings with a monthly pass!
We would love to have you join us—reach out if you’d like to be part of the journey! 🌱✨

09/07/2025

We have some pretty awesome Stay and Plays coming up! We hope you can join us

08/30/2025

08/30/2025

Kathy and I are excited to welcome families and professionals to 10593 Main! Beginning in September we will be booking our magical space for Birthday parties and more! Please reach out if you would like to inquire about a specific date and time. We are filling up for part for the month of September already!.