Meet Your Advocates

Certified Levy Educational Advocates are ready to help you and your family navigate the educational system.

Christine Levy, E.Md.

Founder, Senior Advocate

Christine is an esteemed expert in the field of Educational Advocacy, renowned for her unwavering dedication to empowering parents and their children to achieve their full educational potential, both academically and emotionally.

Christine relieves the stress the complicated process of navigating the Special Education process may cause by advocating on behalf of families for the support, services, and placement crucial to a child’s success.

Our LEA Advocates

Stacey Souza

Advocate & Educational Development Liaison

Expertise in Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Dyslexia, and Down Syndrome.

With 20 years of diverse education experience, Stacey Souza proudly serves as a trained and certified advocate at Levy Educational Advocacy. She holds a dual Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from Providence College, a graduate certification in Literacy from Providence College, and is a National Board-certified educator.

Wendy Harsfield

Advocate & Expert Educational Observer

Expertise in Dyslexia, ADHD, Anxiety, and Mental Health; Orton-Gillingham Certified

With over 20 years of experience working in the special education field, Wendy is now a trained and certified Levy Education Advocacy team member. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University, a Master’s degree in Art History and Museum Studies from Boston University, and an M.S.Ed. in Moderate Special Needs from Simmons University.

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Tara Mallon

Advocate

Expertise in Elementary School ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, and parent coaching.

Tara has over 20 years of experience as a special educator, school administrator, and learning specialist. She holds a Master’s in special education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an advanced certificate in supervision and administration from Hunter College. Tara is a New York State-licensed special education teacher and school building and district leader, a New Jersey-licensed learning disabilities teacher consultant, and a PCI-certified parent coach.

Marci Hannon

Advocate

Expertise in Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Dyslexia – Orton-Gillingham Certified

Marci is a dedicated expert in neurodiverse and complex learners, with a strong focus on dyslexia and the Science of Reading. She is a passionate educator with experience teaching various subjects and guiding children of all ages and with various abilities.

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Allison Jensen

Advocate

Expertise in Elementary + Middle School ages and Dyslexia – Orton-Gillingham Certified.

Allison Jensen is a dedicated literacy and dyslexia specialist with a strong background in school administration and special education. She began her career as a Special Education teacher in New York City, where she quickly recognized the inequities faced by her students compared to their general education peers. Driven by a deep commitment to educational equity, Allison worked tirelessly to develop stronger programs and more effective curricula for the students she served.

Our Affiliations

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    COPAA, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

  • The Orton-Gillingham Academy logo featuring a green circular design with the academy name and the year 1995.

    Orton Gillingham Academy

  • Part of a sign with the words 'WHEELER SCHOOL' and a purple and yellow logo.

    Hamilton School at Wheeler

  • Logo of the International Dyslexia Association on a light blue background.

    International Dyslexia Association

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