As a credentialed Education Specialist, Phyllis Perlroth has devoted her professional career to supporting and empowering people with unique learning profiles. She has been working with students of all ages for over 30 years.

Phyllis graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Education. She received her MA from the University of Maryland in Special Education. Phyllis has California Special Education Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe, and Multiple Subject (K-8) credentials. She also has certifications in Assistive Technology and California Teachers of English Learners. In her capacity a teacher across different school settings, Phyllis has written Individualized Education Programs, designed accommodations and modifications, created behavior intervention plans, and developed comprehensive transition plans for students with Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities and Orthopedic Impairments. In addition to her years of providing instruction to students, in 2010 Phyllis co-authored the High Tech High Education Specialist Intern Program, in which aspiring teachers obtain their teaching credential while working in the field with students. Throughout Phyllis’ career, she has devoted her time to mentoring interns and newly credentialed teachers entering the field of special education. As a result of her passion for mentoring teachers, Phyllis accepted the role of Special Education Coordinator at Thrive Public Schools and oversaw the Special Education Department at multiple school sites. She has been a course instructor and supervisor at the San Diego County Office of Education, University of San Diego, San Diego State University, and High-Tech High Charter Schools, preparing new teachers who are completing their course of study to become special education teachers.