What We Do…

Empowered Pathways offers IEP Coaching & Advocacy, Virtual One on One Tutoring Services & Educational Consulting. The mission of Empowered Pathways is to support, empower, and advocate for families and their children to ensure that all students get what they need to learn and thrive.

Oftentimes parents and caregivers feel disempowered and disconnected from the IEP process. Whether you are unsure what to say, feel lost, or are having some difficulty with your child’s school, Empowered Pathways can support you in becoming the advocate you want to be for your child.

Our Mission

To support, empower, and advocate for families and their children to ensure that all students get what they need in order to learn and thrive.

Our Vision

To grow and develop a multi-faceted organization working towards improved outcomes for students through inclusive, student-centered tutoring, coaching, consulting, and educational advocacy. Empowered Pathways aims to give parents and caregivers the guidance, tools, and confidence needed to advocate for the needs of their children.

Our Values

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Katrina Delaney grew up on the South Shore of Massachusetts and has lived and taught in DC since 2013. She is a Teach for America alum who worked in the DC Region focusing on Special Education. Katrina graduated from Bridgewater State University (BSU) in 2013 with a Bachelor’s in Sociology and a concentration in Global Studies, and she has a minor in Civic Education & Community Leadership. Katrina continued her education and graduated from George Mason University with a Masters in Special Education in 2015.

Katrina believes in a holistic and joyful approach to learning. In her free time, she enjoys meditation, yoga, going on walks with her daughter, reading, and playing with her dog, Freyja.

Katrina worked in DC Public Charter schools for 9 years. When she became a mom in the Fall of 2021, she found out shortly thereafter that her daughter had some health issues. As time went on, her daughter’s diagnoses became more complicated and it became apparent that she would need to rethink her career path. Katrina chose to leave her full time school leadership position to move closer to family and to have more time to dedicate to her daughter. She took some time off and found a new way to support students and families by starting her own business in March of 2022: Empowered Pathways.

After taking part in hundreds of IEPs as a Special Education Teacher and School Leader, I knew I wanted to help students feel successful and support families navigate the IEP process. Empowered Pathways offers Virtual One on One Tutoring Services, Educational Consulting, and IEP Coaching & Advocacy. The mission of Empowered Pathways is to support, empower, and advocate for families and their children to ensure that all students get what they need in order to learn and thrive.

Katrina brings to the table her 10+ years of expertise as a general education teacher, special education coordinator and director, parent, and more to unravel the complexity of the IEP process so that you feel “in the know” rather than “out of the loop”!

To learn more about Empowered Pathways and their services visit: https://www.empoweredpathwaysed.com