Working with Santa Rosa County District Schools families through Red Flag Audits, Coaching Sessions, and full IEP advocacy. 15–25 minutes from Pensacola for in-person meetings; virtual nationwide.
Gulf Breeze schools — Gulf Breeze Elementary, Gulf Breeze Middle, and Gulf Breeze High — are among the higher-performing in Santa Rosa County. ESE services exist, but the smaller school sizes can mean fewer specialized program options. Inclusion is the dominant model; self-contained classrooms are limited.
What we see in Gulf Breeze IEPs: Gulf Breeze IEPs often look "cooperative" because the schools are small and parents and staff often know each other. The cooperative tone can mask under-resourced services — vague goals are particularly common, because nothing vague generates pushback. A Red Flag Audit is especially valuable here.
$200
Written audit + 60-min review call
Line-by-line review of your child's current IEP from Santa Rosa County District Schools, against IDEA and Florida regulations. Every red flag flagged. You walk into your next meeting knowing exactly what to ask for.
Get the audit →$100
60-minute focused call
We talk through your specific situation in Gulf Breeze. You leave with a concrete next step. No commitment to anything else.
Book a session →Hourly
In-person at Santa Rosa County schools
For families who want me, or one of the advocates on my team, at the table with them at Santa Rosa County District Schools meetings. Pre-prep, in-meeting, and post-meeting.
Get in touch →Merrie brought clarity in the meetings by explaining things we didn't understand and ensuring our voices were heard. Because of her guidance, our son received services thoughtfully tailored to his specific needs.
Merrie was so helpful through the whole process. She really took the time to explain the information, answer all of my questions, and advocate for the most successful plan for my boy. She took all of the overwhelming uncertainty out of it.
The 12-question checklist Merrie hands every parent before their first IEP meeting. Free.
