Hi, I'm Kathy Cousineau, the founder of My Happy Teacher.

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I've spent more than 30 years working with students with learning disabilities. I'm also the mom of two sons with learning differences.

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As an educator, I was the one doing the testing, writing IEPs, and sitting at the table with parents, helping them understand their child's needs.

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But when I sat at that same table as a mom, everything felt different.

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I knew the process. I understood the terminology. I knew what questions to ask. But I was still a mom who worried about her children, wanted to make the right decisions, and sometimes felt overwhelmed.

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I know what it's like to watch your child struggle and wish you could wave a magic wand to make things easier for them. You just want someone to understand your child and help you figure out what to do next.

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Those experiences are a big part of why I created My Happy Teacher.

I wanted to bring together experienced, caring teachers who understand learning differences and know how to help children who need a different approach.

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And just as importantly, I wanted parents to have someone they could turn to with their questions and concerns.

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Because I've been on both sides of that table, I understand how important it is for parents to feel heard, supported, and better prepared to advocate for their children.