Shelly Fagen, MIT, joined the Birchtree staff in 2007 and has over 20 years of professional experience in the field of special education. She has served special education staff, students and families in public and private schools in Hawaii, California, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Shelly takes pride in her leadership role as a special education administrator and is committed to ensuring the availability of a team of specialists qualified to meet the unique needs of diverse learners. She appreciates supervising, training, and mentoring a dedicated team of special education staff in advancing their professional skills. Shelly received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Georgia and a Master of Initial Teaching, K-12, with an emphasis in Special Education from Gonzaga University. Shelly holds a New Hampshire Department of Education Experienced Educator credential with endorsements in Special Education Administration and General Special Education. When she is not working, Shelly volunteers as a Girl Scout leader and loves traveling with her family to explore new cultures and locations.
