Since 1999, Charlotte has followed a career of progressive experiences and accomplishments in special education as a teacher and administrator, and maintains proven leadership abilities to create and monitor policies and practices that promote a successful learning environment. Charlotte, who for three years had served as Spectrum Services’ Program Director, was unanimously elected its next Executive Director by the Board of Trustees, following the retirement of Co-Founder Susan Buckler in June, 2024.
Charlotte’s personal mission has always been to foster a school culture that encourages continuous improvements for school administrators, teachers, and students, and develop an environment that supports open communication with colleagues, families, and the greater community.
In her role as Spectrum Services’ Executive Director, Charlotte coordinates and supervises all agency business operations as well as educational programming. Overseeing a dedicated and committed Leadership Team, Charlotte ensures the school thrives and continues its mission and goals of supporting students on the autism spectrum.
Charlotte’s passion for supporting children with special needs, and their families, came to fruition when she spent time as an intern at Spectrum Services (then called The Children’s Annex) in the fall of 1998 to fulfill an undergraduate course requirement.
She graduated from SUNY New Paltz in December 1998 with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and a concentration in psychology, later earning an M.S. in Students with Disabilities from Mount St. Mary College, and an M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration from the College of Saint Rose.
Immediately following graduation she began working in the field. Her experience over the years has included working in both private and public sectors in urban, suburban, and rural settings. She has worked in high-need, low-resource districts, and affluent districts alike. Over the years she has worked in a variety of capacities, and is knowledgeable of NYS Part 200 Education regulations, and well versed in State reporting and compliance requirements.
Charlotte believes that “everything happens for a reason,” and is excited to oversee the very organization that first sparked her passion for working in special education.