Experienced in Sp. Education, IEPs, & individualized instruction

Haley R.

Hi! My name is Haley Richardson, but most students know me as Ms. Rich I am a special education teacher in Midcoast Maine, where I run a Day Treatment Life Skills program. I oversee all educational planning within my program, supervise a team of educational technicians, and serve as my students’ case manager. In this role, I write and manage IEPs, develop individualized goals, collaborate with related service providers such as OT, Speech, and PT, and design specially tailored instruction to meet each student’s unique learning needs. I am committed to helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally through individualized, supportive teaching.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Husson University in 2019, along with a minor in Coaching. I began my career teaching Pre-K, which sparked my passion for the learning process, before transitioning into special education. After working as an Educational Technician, I stepped into a lead teaching role and began graduate coursework. I have experience teaching students across a range of ages and abilities in classroom, small-group, and one-on-one settings.

I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Special Education at the University of Maine at Farmington and enjoy bringing current research-based strategies into my tutoring sessions. In addition to working directly with students, I also support parents and caregivers. I can help families better understand IEPs, prepare questions and talking points for IEP meetings, track progress toward goals, and make sense of accommodations and instructional supports. This guidance is educational in nature and not legal advice, and is intended to help families feel informed and confident when collaborating with school teams.