Hello, my name is Jo-Ann. I have been an educator for over 30 years. I taught child development for 25 years and have been in the special needs industry for 10 years. I am currently a speech and language pathologist assistant . I have taken care of my elderly parents and an elderly neighbor until their passing. I have worked with care. com families previously with children aged 1, 4 and 13 as well as with a senior couple . I am a mother of three adult children and am blessed with six grandchildren. I would love to meet and help you and your family with any needs you address to me.