About NJ Education Advocate Denise Pleickhardt, M. Ed., BCEA

Using my knowledge of the education process and extensive experience in education, I am able to effectively support parents to advocate for FAPE (free appropriate public education) for their child.

• 12 years public school teacher (special education-reading, transition coordinator) grades 7-12
• 6 years public school administrator (building principal grades K-4; assistant principal grades 5-8)
• 6 years Special education building director/coordinator (grades 6-12); 504 Building Coordinator
• Board Certified Educational Advocate Since 2015

Credentials:

• Board Certified Educational Advocate (BCEA) NSEAI
• B.A. Communication Disorders
• M. Ed. Special Education
• Public School Administrator Certificate (NY, NH, NJ)

Professional Memberships:

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
• Council of Parents, Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)