Navigating Special Education Together
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At Golden Advocacy, we value family, inclusion, a team mentality, accountability, and a commitment to Free Appropriate Public Education for all students. We believe that education should be accessible to all and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that best meets the needs of each child. Effective Advocacy begins with these values!
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As a former special education teacher, principal of a high school for children with social-emotional disorders, instructional supervisor, special education district-wide supervisor, and parent, Kristine provides families with a unique and unbiased perspective. Kristine strives to work with schools so that parents and school personnel crea
As a former special education teacher, principal of a high school for children with social-emotional disorders, instructional supervisor, special education district-wide supervisor, and parent, Kristine provides families with a unique and unbiased perspective. Kristine strives to work with schools so that parents and school personnel create a unified team focused on only one thing - your child's success.
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Golden Advocacy offers a wide range of services to support families of exceptional children. Whether you are just uncovering potential issues with your child's social, emotional, or academic functioning and are not sure where to start the special education process or you have been in the world of special education for years but struggling
Golden Advocacy offers a wide range of services to support families of exceptional children. Whether you are just uncovering potential issues with your child's social, emotional, or academic functioning and are not sure where to start the special education process or you have been in the world of special education for years but struggling to get your child the services he/she needs, Kristine can help.
Why Choose Golden Advocacy?
About Kristine Golden, M.S.Ed.
Graduating Summa Cum Laude from Boston College with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Kristine Golden distinguished herself as a top scholar, ranking 11th out of 1,384 students. Her dedication to academic excellence continued through her Master of Science in Education from the University of Miami, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a specialization in Exceptional Student Education, Reading, and ESOL. Her perfect GPA reflects a deep passion for education and commitment to mastering her field.
Kristine's career has been rooted in serving exceptional learners. She has taught special needs students internationally in Cyprus and held various leadership roles in educational institutions in New Jersey, consistently championing inclusive environments and empowering students with special needs. Her background as an educational administrator has equipped her with firsthand knowledge of the complexities families face within the education system.
In 2016, Kristine paused her career to care for her twins, one of whom had multiple medical needs. During this time, she began advocating for families in New Jersey and North Carolina, developing a passion for helping others navigate the special education process. Her experience as a former educational administrator has uniquely positioned her to support families through the challenges of advocacy.
In 2023, she launched her own advocacy business, partnering with a local non-profit to provide services and scholarships to families in North and South Carolina, furthering her commitment to systemic change in special education. As a proud member of the Council of Parent, Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), Kristine remains dedicated to continuous growth and supporting as many families as possible.