Built to see beyond the expected.

Hello, I’m Mindy Gregory, founder of The Sped Specialist, LLC. With 33+ years of experience in special education, I have dedicated my career to helping students, families, educators, and others better understand and navigate the complexities of special education.

After 26 years in public education, I retired from a school district in St. Charles County, Missouri, where I spent 16 years serving as one of two Special Education Coordinators. In that role, I worked closely with students, families, educators, administrators, and related service providers to support effective special education programming and ensure the needs of students were being addressed.

Prior to becoming a Special Education Coordinator, I worked as a Special Education Teacher at the high school level. My experience also includes working in a psychiatric hospital as the Director of Education and Lead Teacher, providing me with a broad perspective on the educational, behavioral, and individual needs of students.

My educational background includes a Doctorate in Exceptional Student Education, a Master’s degree in Special Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.

Lauren brings years of hands-on experience across school systems, early intervention clinics, and work supporting individuals with intense behaviors. She has personally navigated the foster care system and is the proud mother of an autistic and amazing child—giving her firsthand understanding of the struggles, the paperwork, and the hoops families jump through every single day.