Rachelle Tolliver joins Florida Atlantic CARD with 30 years of experience in special education supporting students with disabilities. She received her BS from Florida International University, M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina in Specific Learning Disabilities, and Ed.S. from Florida Atlantic University in Educational Leadership.

Before joining Florida Atlantic CARD, Rachelle served as a general education, a special education, an ESE literacy specialist, an ESE curriculum coordinator, an ESE Program Specialist in both Indian River County and St. Lucie Counties, and an educational consultant for the Treasure Coast region.

Rachelle concentrated her work on providing direct support to classroom teachers, district-level staff, and administration. She focused on promoting instructional practices for students with disabilities and specialized instruction for special education students including those with significant cognitive abilities including students with autism.

Rachelle presented at state and local conferences and has been involved in committees, advisory boards, and community agencies all with the lens of continuing support and advancing opportunities for students with disabilities.