Consultants and Specialists
Kate McConnell is an educator, consultant, and longtime advocate for students with disabilities and their families. Throughout her career, she has supported hundreds of students from early childhood through college, helping Catholic schools and their families navigate complex educational needs while building collaborative, student-centered solutions.
Kate brings extensive experience in special education advocacy, inclusive practices, Child Find, accommodations and supports, and strengthening partnerships between families and educators. Her work is grounded in the belief that effective advocacy need not be adversarial. The strongest outcomes for students emerge when districts, schools, educators and families have the knowledge, tools, and support to work together.
In addition to her advocacy work, Kate is an assistant professor and special education program coordinator at Saint Xavier University.
Clare Curry is a Systems and Practices Specialist. She collaborates with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instructional quality, build schoolwide support systems, and deliver high-impact professional learning. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Clare is an alumnus of St. Gregory’s Catholic School and Xavier College Preparatory. She holds a bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Arizona State University and earned her master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame.
Clare offers deep expertise in instructional planning, teacher coaching, creating systems of support for students, and leading impactful professional development for faculty and staff.
“Increase clarity around culture and values, reduce chaos, and work towards achieving excellent outcomes for all students.”
Contact Clare at cc@inclusionsolutions4kids.com
Sheri Dahl is a Leadership Coach with broad experience and expertise. She recently retired as superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Tucson, where she served for 15 years. During her tenure at the Diocese of Tucson, Sheri was a member of the National Catholic Education Association, served as a commissioner for the Western Catholic Education Association, and served on the board of The Matthew 19:14 Project, which serves students with special needs in Catholic schools. Sheri also worked for both Creighton University and Notre Dame University as a leadership coach in each of their Master's in Educational Leadership programs.
Before living in Arizona, Sheri spent three years serving in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph as principal and then the associate superintendent. Her career in Catholic education began 29 years ago as an elementary Catholic school teacher in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Contact Sheri at cc@inclusionsolutions4kids.com