In some of those districts she was also the Local District Coordinator. Currently, Debbi is the lead special education consultant atState Support Team – Region 16, where she works with parents and districts when conflicts arise, represents the agency at the Parent Mentor conferences, and works closely with the Parent Advisory Committee at Region 16. Debbi has always cared first for children, and she has a special heart for students with disabilities. She has gained a greater understanding of the families’ perspectives since being blessed with a granddaughter with special needs who thinks the doctors and nurses at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are extended family.