Teachers

Every child has a light—and every teacher holds the key to helping it shine.

And, it all begins with insight—a deeper understanding of how children learn, especially those who learn differently. By offering teachers small shifts in perspective, practical strategies, and moments of reflection, I help uncover what’s already there: wisdom, compassion, and the desire to reach every child.

With a foundation in Montessori education and a toolkit full of therapeutic techniques for learning differences, I’ve cracked the code on that classic question:

“What can I do to help this child?”

Now, I don’t just carry the answers—I carry the experience to turn that question into a powerful declaration:

" I can do! "

Areas of insight and training

Overview of learning differences

Typical-Atypical Child Development

Spotting the atypical and acting

Early Identification and Intervention of Learning Difference

Strategies across all areas of academics

Early Childhood-12th grades

Intervention training in All the “D’s”

•Dyslexia,
•Dysgraphia,
•Dyscalculia,
•ADHD,
•Disorders of oral and written language 😊

Montessori Applied to Children At Risk

(MACAR)

And…much more!

Fully customizable to your school’s mission and needs

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Don't Just Take My Word For it!...

"I love Amy's passion and energy when delivering professional development. She has a natural ability to instantly connect with teachers, making every session feel relevant and engaging. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and her depth of knowledge leaves participants inspired and ready to take what they've learned straight into their classrooms."

"Amy Cushner is an engaging and inspiring educator who has a true gift for connecting with others especially teachers. Her sessions are filled with insight, grounded in experience, and always infused with warmth and clarity. She creates an environment where people feel heard, supported, and motivated to take action. You walk away not only with practical tools you can use immediately, but also with a renewed sense of purpose. Every session is filled with meaningful growth!!"

"I attended two of [Amy’s] sessions earlier this week at the R10 Dyslexia Institute. I went to work the next day and began utilizing many of the strategies [she] shared in my 1:1 Dyslexia therapy sessions with students. So glad to connect...!!"

"Amy Cushner is an outstanding speaker, bringing her knowledge and experience to an audience in a highly engaging way. Amy's undergraduate and graduate work in special education provided a foundation for her professional positions over the last 30 years. The many years of experience in working with students with language learning and attention differences gives her the realistic strategies necessary to help students with learning challenges.

The additional training of the Montessori Elementary course, certification as an academic language therapist and years of professional development give Amy the therapeutic skills that few have achieved. Amy is recognized nationwide as a professional who is tops in her field."

"Amy Cushner is a dedicated educator and mentor whose impact continues to resonate far beyond the classroom. Her years of experience at Shelton School, combined with her commitment to being a lifelong learner, have enriched every community she has served. At Akiba Yavneh Academy, her leadership in professional development has empowered our teachers to grow in both skill and confidence."

When a teacher begins to see differently, they begin to teach differently. And the result? A child growing freely, confidently, as if we were never needed at all.

Amy Cushner