As PEATC's Early Childhood Specialist, Kathleen Gibson empowers families of young children with disabilities and professionals across Virginia with the knowledge and tools to be successful advocates. With more than 10 years of experience in disability and special education systems, she emphasizes the importance of being an informed team member and promotes collaborative partnerships among families, professionals, and students to foster positive, long-term outcomes. She is dedicated to high expectations and equitable access to quality education and community participation for all, starting in the early years.

Kathleen Gibson is PEATC's Early Childhood Specialist with more than 10 years of experience in disability and special education systems. She emphasizes the importance of being an informed team member and promotes collaborative partnerships among families, professionals, and students to foster positive, long-term outcomes. She is dedicated to high expectations and equitable access to quality education and community participation for all, starting in the early years.