About Lynn Sykora Milsho
My Business Side!
Hello and welcome! I am Lynn Sykora Milsho! Creator, chief writer, and the main parent guide and advocate here at Empowering Parents of Unique Children owned by Sykora Educational Consultants.
As a mom to three unique adults, two who had IEP’s during their years of education and grammy to (soon to be) 5 grandchildren, and a teacher of 39 years for children with special needs; I know firsthand how exhausting, frustrating and yet exhilarating it is to be a parent and educator to a child who learns, thinks and acts differently; whom I call the unique child.
I hold a Masters Degree in Special Education/Learning Disabilities and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Special Education/ now called Intellectual Impaired. I am licensed to teach children with Special Needs from Kindergarten to High School who have been identified with a specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Impaired, Orthopedically Impaired, and Other Health Impaired.
I am a National Board Certified Special Education Advocate from NASET. And I am certified as a Parent Coach for Positive Parenting.
My Personal Side!
I grew up in Michigan in the days before computers. I've lived in the Midwest for most of my life, except for four years in North Carolina. I raised my children as a married working mother, a married stay-at-home mother, and a single working mother after my husband passed away when our youngest was 7.
I love spending time with my family and friends, and I also enjoy traveling. I recently went to Europe with a friend, and since 2000, I've been fortunate to travel to Europe, Asia, and many states in the US.
I'm also an avid gardener and am currently the secretary of my local garden club. I enjoy reading both fiction and non-fiction books, and I'm a lifelong learner who loves to research new topics.
My Personal Mission
I'm on a mission to help parents and educators see their unique children's potential and strengths. I believe that every child has something special to offer the world, and I want to help families and educators provide the tools and support that children need to thrive.
I offer a variety of resources and programs to help families and educators, including:
- Individual and Group coaching sessions via zoom
- Group workshops
- Online resources
- A supportive community of parents and educators
I'm passionate about helping children reach their full potential, and I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. If you're interested in learning more about my work, please contact me today at sykoraeduconsult@gmail.com
I hope you'll find the resources on this site helpful. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Thanks for visiting!
Lynn
My Experiences
I began teaching children with special needs in the mid-1970s before having my three children. After 39 years of teaching, I retired in the early summer of 2017. With a life license to teach K-12 children with various disabilities, I taught in self-contained cross-cat classrooms for K-6 students with different disabilities in my early years. I also taught children with severe intellectual impairment for two years and elementary children with learning disabilities in a resource classroom setting for 3 years. In my last 25 years of teaching, I worked as a Special Education Consultant for a Special Education Co-op for four school systems. My students, ranging from pre-school to high school, were diagnosed with orthopedic impairment and/or severe health impairment.
What you will find here
How I can help you
What I am working on!!
What I am working on!!
"The Empowering Foundation” group of pages is a great resource for parents of unique children. You'll find useful strategies, videos, and blog posts that will help you support your child's success. I'm also continuously adding new printables to the free resource page, so be sure to check back often!"
What I am working on!!
What I am working on!!
What I am working on!!
I am creating a series of teaching videos and writing a book to help parents instill success skills and learn how to energize their unique children’s inner-zeal (motivation). The videos and book will cover skills such as organization, time management, and problem solving, as well as how to nurture unique children's natural curiosity and motivation. The goal is to help parents raise children who are confident, capable, and successful individuals.
This Month's Free Printable.... "Spotlight"
2 FREE Printables for Four Success Skills...Click on the Printable
2 FREE Printable Sheets filled with 4 to 8 strategies for each of the following executive function skills:
- following directions/working memory,
- initiating a task,
- time management,
- and improving memory skills.
Announcement
Welcome! I'm Lynn and I would love to help empower you in your relationship with the children in your life. Please leave me your email so you can get tips and tricks!