Background

Samantha's expert, child centered approach and dedication to making sure every child is given the best possible chance has made her a leader in the field. With a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to helping children reach their full potential, Unicorns and Lions is the perfect place to turn for consultation and support.

For over 20 years, Samantha has been providing consultation and education to families and children of all ages. She is passionate about discovering positive ways forward for children with complex needs, as well as helping to advance the education of those who are gifted or talented.

Samantha is dedicated to helping families navigate the challenges they face, and has changed the lives of many throughout her career. This includes changing the trajectory for some children from complete dependence to independence, from non-speaking to being able to communicate effectively. Additionally, when Samantha is on the journey with a family she helps the adults in the child's life be confident and skilled. 

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Experience

Raised in a family where her parents fostered hundreds of children, babysitting by the age of ten, volunteering in schools by age fifteen, leaving home and starting her highly skilled career at just nineteen- Samantha's entire life has been dedicated to bringing out the best in children. Inspired by her foster siblings, from a young age Samantha realized that if you give a child an environment in which they can learn and thrive, then you are giving them the power to change their own path and fully reach their potential-regardless of the circumstances. She understood that with lots of nurture and support children will have the determination and tools to overcome any challenge.