Faculty & Staff - Experience OPTIONS

Faculty & Staff at OPTIONS

A collaborative team supporting young adults as they build independence, confidence, and readiness for adult life.

WHY THE TEAM MATTERS

ransition into adulthood involves more than academics alone.

Students often need guidance in executive functioning, communication, independent living, vocational development, and self-advocacy.

At OPTIONS, students work with professionals who understand both the challenges and strengths of young adults with learning disabilities, ADHD, and executive functioning differences.

The result is a collaborative environment where students receive individualized guidance across multiple areas of life.

Areas of Expertise

Academic Instruction

Supporting executive functioning, study strategies, and college readiness.

Speech & Communication

Helping students strengthen self-advocacy, social communication, and workplace interaction skills.

Independent Living Coaching

Teaching practical life skills such as organization, budgeting, and daily routines.

Vocational Development

Helping students explore career interests and gain real-world work experience.

A Collaborative Team Approach

Students do not work with isolated departments.

Faculty, independent living staff, speech-language professionals, vocational coaches, and support staff collaborate together to help students apply skills across:

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classrooms
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aparments
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workplaces
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community enviroments

This creates consistency, accountability, and real-world growth.

Staff members at OPTIONS Transitions to Independence in a planning meeting discussing student support strategies

Meet the OPTIONS Team

OPTIONS staff bring a range of backgrounds in education, speech-language support, life-skills instruction, and student development. Together, they help students navigate the transition from high school into greater independence.