Our Experts
Dr. Aly Berner, Ed.D.
Dr. Berner has a multi-faceted range of skillsets that give her a unique ability to navigate the challenges of today’s education system. Her expertise has developed through years of formal training, as well as a career spanning decades. Aly has worked with curriculum, professional development, and multiple educational disciplines throughout her career.
Dr. Berner was a Student Staffing Resource Specialist for Seminole County Public Schools and collaborated with school psychologists, guidance counselors, teachers, and administrators to develop personalized education plans for students with identified special needs.
As a program specialist in Orange County Public Schools, Dr. Berner develops curriculum, provides professional development for teachers, and supports elementary schools.
Additionally, she is an Adjunct Professor for the University of Central Florida.
Dr. Berner looks forward to the privilege of working with your family.
Claudia Evangelista, M.S.
Working in classrooms as an educator for over a decade, Claudia Evangelista excels in the areas of academic leadership, classroom management, administration, and student development. She has worked as a classroom teacher in both elementary and middle schools, an instructional support specialist writing curriculum, and working as a mentor and team lead everywhere she has been. She looks at every role she takes on as a privilege and her passion has always been rooted in helping kids find that spark that makes education fun.
After receiving her Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health in 2020, Claudia became a Student Staffing Resource Specialist in Seminole County Public Schools helping students and families find the resources and tools to help them succeed in ways they haven’t before in a school setting. Immediately she realized her passion and joy was rooted in this environment. Working in the school districts, Claudia is acutely aware of the support families need not only academically but also in mental health. Claudia collaborates with families and their children to provide a complete approach to help ease their academic journey. As a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor Claudia provides professional development to faculty and staff districtwide.
Claudia works with mental health agencies consulting and providing her expert knowledge in designing mental health curriculum for use with youth.
Claudia is excited to work with you and your child to reach their learning potential.