Dianne McConnell Ph DDianne began her career as a teacher, and completed her PhD in Special Education. Throughout her career she worked as a registered school psychologist, a vision consultant, and a director of student services in multiple school divisions. She led the lberta provincial initiative for inclusion (Setting the Direction) and was an associate superintendent with the Parkland School Division. While her list of career accomplishments is indeed extensive, perhaps more important has been her role as a parent. She is the mother of three children, a girl and two boys with complex health conditions, including vision loss. The boys died in 2017 and 2019 respectively from a devastating genetic disorder. Through her experience as an educator and a parent of children with severe disabilities, she understands the ongoing challenges families and practitioners face in dealing with complex situations, and the importance and significance of environments that are inclusive. She has worked as a service provider and has also been the benefactor of service provision. Dianne is dedicated to making a difference for children and their families. Read More Read Less