- Based In Seattle, WA
- loveeducationalconsulting@gmail.com
About
About Us
Samantha Love is a passionate educator with over a decade of experience in the field of special education. As a certified autism specialist, Samantha has dedicated her career to helping children receive an autism evaluation in a timely manner and eliminating barriers to accessing such services. Her expertise in the field led her to be the first person in Washington State to conduct the ADOS-2 in-home and not in-clinic, a skill that proved invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing her to complete the first autism evaluation at home during the shutdowns.
In addition to her work in education, Samantha is a competitive Olympic weightlifter, a devoted mom, and a lifelong advocate for those with special needs.
Samantha Love, M. Ed., ACAS
Samantha has taught children from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years old, as well as high school students going through the transition process and those in resource and adaptive physical education programs. She has experience working with diverse populations and is committed to creating inclusive and engaging learning environments for all students.
Before embarking on her career in education, Samantha served in the army, where she honed her leadership skills and dedication to serving others. Her commitment to excellence and service has continued throughout her career in special education. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to education, Samantha was awarded the Joseph B. Whitehead Educator of Distinction Award by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in 2019.
Education
Antioch University Seattle
English Language Learners Endorsement
Antioch University Seattle
Elementary Education Endorsement
Special Education Endorsement
Liberty University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology
Bellevue College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Licenses & Certifications
Advanced Certified Autism Specialist
International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical
University of Washington Autism Center
ADOS-2 Toddler Module
University of Washington Autism Center
Teaching License
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Teaching License
Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
Honors & Awards
Joseph B. Whitehead Educator of Distinction Award
Associated with Lake Washington School District
Awarded for exemplary dedication to the field of education.
Awarded for exemplary dedication to the field of education.
Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Associated with US Army
FBI National Academy Associates John L. Wagner Award
Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award
Organizations
Weill Cornell Medicine, Center for Autism and the Developing Brain
International Collaboration for Diagnostic Evaluation of Autism Member | May 2023 - Present
Weill Cornell Medicine, Center for Autism and the Developing Brain
Global Autism Interactive Network Member | May 2023 - Present