May 19, 2013

Andrea Perlin (Family Therapist)

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Andrea Perlin is a licensed therapist with extensive experience helping children, adolescents, adults and families in both individual and group settings. Andrea offers a safe and supportive environment, ideal for nurturing authentic expression and insightful communication. She believes this kind of setting creates a more balanced way of thinking about the important aspects of day-to-day  read more…

Anya Barak, Psy.D. (Clinical Psychologist and Educational Testing)

Dr. Anya Barak is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in neuropsychological evaluations for children of varying ages.   After earning her undergraduate degree in psychology from Columbia University, Dr. Barak completed her doctoral degree at St. John’s University, wherein she had the opportunity to work with lead researchers in the field of cognitive assessment  read more…

Brad S. Hoffman, CEO

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Brad S. Hoffman, CEO and founder of My Learning Springboard, has always loved working with students and their families. He believes in the power of collaboration and advocates for a holistic, 360-degree view of education. Over the past 15 years, Brad has worked with students from pre-kindergarten through Fortune 500 executives as a classroom teacher, tutor,  read more…

Danielle Meyer (Special Educator and Reading Specialist)

Danielle Meyer

Danielle Meyer is a special education teacher, reading specialist, special education consultant,  and literacy tutor. Danielle’s work focuses on providing students and their families with targeted instruction to help their child learn, grow, and succeed in today’s highly  rigorous school settings.  After completing her  Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with honors, at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Danielle  read more…

Davida Sherwood, Ph.D. (Child Psychologist, Educational Consultant)

  • Child Psychologist
  • Educational Consultant
  • Private School Placement Specialist

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Diana M. Savit (Attorney and Special Education Law Expert)

Diana Savit

Practice Areas:  Civil and appellate litigation and litigation avoidance; business formation and management; employment; contracts; special education; disability rights. Education: Princeton University, A.B. (cum laude) 1973 George Washington University Law School, J.D. (with honors) 1976 Admitted: 1976, District of Columbia; 1987, Maryland; United States District Courts for the Districts of Columbia and Maryland; United States  Courts of Appeal for the District of Columbia, Fourthand  read more…

Dr. Lorain Szabo Wankoff (Speech-Language Pathologist)

Dr. Lorain Szabo Wankoff

  Dr. Lorain Szabo Wankoff is an ASHA certified and New York State licensed speech-language pathologist, formerly on faculty at the Windward School in White Plains. Prior to that, Dr. Wankoff was on faculty at Queens College of the City University of New York and LIU/Brooklyn Campus. At both universities, Lorain taught a wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses and trained  read more…

Edward Spector, Psy.D. (ADHD, Anxiety, Executive Functioning)

Dr. Spector

Dr. Spector is a licensed psychologist with expertise in helping children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group therapy. He completed his postdoctoral training at Kingsbury Day School and has extensive experience in a large group private practice helping clients with: ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) Learning Disabilities Autism and Asperger’s Disorder Anxiety and Depression Social skills  read more…

Emily Farber (Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education)

Emily Farber

Emily offers private tutoring services in New York City through My Learning Springboard. She graduated from New York University with Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Psychology. She then studied at Columbia University, receiving a Master’s degree in Severe and Multiple Disabilities from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Emily is now  read more…

Emily Forrest, M.D. (Developmental Pediatrician)

Emily Forrest

Dr. Emily Forrest is an Instructor in Pediatrics in the Division of Child Development at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Forrest completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University where she obtained a B.A. in Biology with a specialization in Marine Science. She received her M.D. from the State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. Dr. Forrest  read more…