Over time, I have found that most people come to me after they have rejected or exhausted many other options. They seem to have their support team put together, and I serve as that last puzzle piece in the mix. As a result, my colleagues’ talents and skills often get overlooked.

Today, I want to change that by introducing to you my part-time office mate, W. Todd Lanier, Ed S in School and Counseling Psychology. Todd has been in practice for over 30 years and has been my office colleague for almost a decade. He offers three specialties to students in need:

• Educational Testing for LD/ADHD
• Science-Based, Empirical Behavior and Academic Coaching
• Educational Advocacy

Todd’s history includes serving as an expert witness in DC, MD, and VA to support families and educational opportunities for children with learning differences, spectrum disorders, and ADHD.

He has also worked as an adjunct professor in Johns Hopkins University’s graduate school. He taught appraisal and testing and conducted labs for their master’s in counseling program.

Outside the office, he served for many years as an AAU basketball coach for the Nova 94 Feet and the Tysons Tigers.

I can personally vouch for Todd’s effectiveness, as I have family members who have benefited from Todd’s expertise.

If your student may need testing for accommodations, academic success coaching, or an advocate within the school system, I encourage you to reach out to Todd to see whether he’s a good fit for your family.

Todd Lanier can be reached at 571-331-8633 or laniereducation@gmail.com