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Meaghan J. Mullen Donahue, M.A .—Senior Director, ESP and Clinical Services
Meaghan Mullen is the Senior Director of the Educational Support and Clinical Services Programs for the Los Angeles area. Prior to joining Total Education Solutions she spent several years in various special education assignments of increasing scope and responsibility. Her classroom experiences were strengthened while working with students in the non-public and public school settings as a Special Education teacher specializing in behavior management and modification. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California and holds a Masters degree in Education from Pepperdine University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Organizational Leadership. As a certified Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM), Meaghan is committed to ensuring each child's program is tailored to meet their individual needs.

Julie Anne Hruby, M.A.—Senior Director of Contracted Special Education Services
Julie Hruby is the Senior Director of Contracted Special Education Services (CSES) for the Los Angeles region. Ms. Hruby has been working in the field of special education for over ten years and has extensive experience in public, residential, and non-public school settings. Prior to joining our company in 2005, she taught language arts to emotionally disturbed and learning disabled teenagers, first in a residential treatment facility and then at a non-public school. Ms. Hruby holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in secondary education and English, a master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado in special education, and a master’s degree in educational administration from California State University. She is a certified Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM) and holds current credentials in special education and educational administration. Since joining TES, Ms. Hruby has coordinated and overseen special education service provision in the charter school setting in areas including: resource specialists, school psychology, counseling, compliance, and related services.

Dana Rivera, B. A.—Manager, Behavioral Support Program
Dana Clemens joined Total Education Solutions in April of 2005. Prior to joining TES, Dana worked for several years as a house manager at a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed boys in Northern California. Among her many responsibilities, she created and implemented behavior strategies for boys aged 7-18 years. Dana started with TES as a behavior intervention specialist and gradually transitioned into her role as Program Manager of the Educational Support Program. Dana received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Sonoma State University and along with being a Behavior Intervention Case Manager (BICM), she is also currently a Certified Instructor for the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program. Her dedication and passion for working with children has been instrumental in the growth and success of TES.

Morgan Behny, B.A.—Manager, Contracted Special Education Services
Morgan Behny is the Program Manager for Contracted Special Education Services (CSES) for the Los Angeles region. Ms. Behny manages and oversees contracted special education services between Total Education Solutions and California charter schools. She brings to TES her experience in communications and leadership, having served as business development and marketing coordinator in a communications company prior to joining TES in 2008. Ms. Behny holds a bachelor of arts in communication and leadership from California State University.

Chris Coyle, MA- CCC, SLP.—Speech Coordinator
Chris joined TES in June of 2006. Chris’ main contributions to TES stem from his work as bilingual kindergarten teacher for the Philadelphia public school district where he developed literacy curriculum and assessments in Spanish. Chris continued his study of children’s language development at Temple University as a research assistant for an NICHD funded grant investigating narrative discourse of bilingual children age four to seven. Chris has presented a Symposium on Research in Children Language Disorders (SRCLD) held annually in Madison Wisconsin. He has also contributed to articles on narrative development published in the Journal of Speech Language and Hearing.

Alex Romero—Manager, Supplemental Education Services
Alex Romero has been with Total Education Solutions for four years as the SES Program Manager for Los Angeles. Ms. Romero formally worked for LAUSD for the Division of Special Education, Due Process. She brings with her knowledge and experience in working with families and students from all socio economic areas. This includes working with children with remedial needs. Alex attended California State University, Dominguez Hills and is further pursuing her education. She currently manages 15 school districts within Los Angeles County, oversees a vast number of families, students and service providers.