Holding a Doctor of Education and a Master of Science in Special Education, this expert witness is an educational consultant with 40 years of professional experience in special and general education. His work focuses on analyzing educational policies, practices, and institutional responsibilities affecting students with disabilities. He evaluates matters involving disability-related education law, including disputes arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In his expert capacity, he provides consultation, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony in state and federal proceedings addressing disability accommodations, educational access, and institutional compliance. His work also includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs, including inclusion and mainstreaming models for students with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges. He evaluates standards of care related to student supervision, educational programming, and services provided to students with disabilities.

His professional background includes leadership roles in specialized education services, including positions as Senior Director, Division Director, and Assistant Division Director within public education service organizations. Earlier in his career, he served as a principal of an alternative special education program and as a special education teacher across elementary, middle school, and high school levels. These roles provide practical insight into school operations, student supervision, and safety considerations in educational environments, including matters involving child abuse and child sexual abuse in school settings. In addition to his doctoral and graduate degrees, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Education. His professional credentials include School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA), a Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential, and a Professional Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in Health Science. He also holds certifications in Learning Disabilities, Emotionally Handicapped, and General Special Education across nursery through grade 12 instructional settings.