My name is Jo Ann T. Howard. My skills and areas of expertise include special needs. My professional title is Owner and Consultant at Educators Assisting Parents, which specializes in advocacy for people with special needs. I received my Masters from Fordham University. I am currently involved with New Jersey Teacher to Teacher, New Jersey PSA, International Reading Association and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). My hobbies and interests include travel, spending time with my grandchildren, going to the gym and dance classes. I am drawn to and passionate about charitable organizations such as Hudson Coalition Commission, Hemophilia Association of New Jersey and my church.