ABOUT US
We are both successful professionals who embrace choices, growth, and change as our core values. We strive to know what comes next and how we can assist. We believe there is always room for improvement and are passionate big-picture thinkers. We challenge ourselves and others to make the world a better place by continuing to develop systemic educational systems. We are interested in supporting you, your agency/company/school by understanding:
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Who you are
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What you do and why (purpose) what is your purpose
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Identified strengths
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Areas of growth
Dr. Quixie Smith,
EQ and Leadership
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Emotional Intelligence Practitioner / Coach
Educational Consultant
Licensed K-12 Administration
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Barb Taylor, MA Special Education
Licensed K-12 Special Education Director Licensed Special Education Teacher (ages 5-21)
Over the past thirty years, Quixie has dedicated herself to education as a teacher in general education and special education classrooms, a speech/language pathologist, a principal, a district administrator, and a director of education. She is also an educational consultant, researcher, and mentor who believes in making systematic changes at the district and state levels.
Quixie actively supports educational leadership, social-emotional learning, mental health wellness, educational advocacy, and school audits. She has dedicated her career to improving student academic and social-emotional learning outcomes. Quixie is a certified EQ Practitioner and coach. Her mission is to make a difference in the world by cultivating emotional intelligence and growing emotional maturity, one person at a time.
Over the past 35 years, Barb has dedicated herself to the world of special education. She has served as a special education teacher, education coordinator, and special education director in public schools, state schools, and approved facility school settings. She works tirelessly to improve educational systems for those with disabilities.
Barb is highly experienced in Special Education school management. She is extraordinarily detail-oriented and has a vast network of resources and professional peers throughout the state. She works tirelessly to improve oversight for systems that are already in place. Also, if called upon, she can build Special Ed systems from the ground up or advise others on the process. Barb has a wealth of knowledge of Colorado's Special Ed Law, and she has a keen perspective of knowing “what is needed.”
Quixie is a passionate leader and advocate who:
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Helps educational professionals assist students thrive academically
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Provides professional development related to developing goals, strengths and areas of growth
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Challenges others to choose different pathways
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Develops and implements strength-based programs for agencies and schools
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Advises on current practices to make them more effective and evidence based
Barb is a dedicated, meticulous educator who:
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Has a broad understanding of Colorado education funding structures
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Routinely monitors Special Education teams and practices
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Audits Special Education and 504 services
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Collaborates with staff to find effective ways to implement SEL programming into the school schedule
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Challenges agencies to look at education differently for their students
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Conducts professional development and trainings for staff
"Your personality is fueled by the fascination you feel for life!"
~Anonymous