Endorsements

“I am honored to endorse Dawna, Hawking STEAM Charter School's former Supplemental Services Coordinator and a dear friend. Her knowledge, professionalism, and dedication to student success were instrumental in helping us apply for and be accepted into the El Dorado Charter SELPA and lead our Supplemental Services team. Dawna guided us through each step with clarity and purpose. In addition, she helped us strengthen our systems, understand complex requirements, and present a strong and well-organized application. Her expertise and thoughtful approach made the process smooth and successful.
Beyond her technical skill, Dawna leads with integrity, compassion, and collaboration. She listens carefully, supports others generously, and builds trust across teams. Her influence continues to shape our work and our commitment to inclusion.
I am deeply grateful for Dawna’s partnership and lasting impact on our organization.”
Lorena C.
"I first met Dawna Halama four years ago, and from the start, she distinguished herself as a highly competent mentor, guide, and professional advisor. I had the honor of succeeding her as the Supplemental Services Coordinator for our school district—a role she shaped with clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. As a 34-year educator, autistic adult, and proudly neurodivergent professional, I can say without hesitation that Dawna is uniquely qualified to advise and mentor educational systems in building inclusive, responsive, and human-centered programs. Her expertise reaches across all areas of our work: from early childhood education to adult professional development, from individual student planning to system-wide implementation. Her influence continues to shape how we think, respond, and grow as a district. Dawna receives my highest recommendation as a special education consultant, advisor, and mentor. Any school, team, or organization fortunate enough to work with her will be deeply enriched by her insight, integrity, and unwavering commitment to inclusive education."

John R.
"I had the privilege of working with Dawna for over seven years as an NPA contractor across a wide range of school settings. Throughout our time working together, I consistently witnessed her deep expertise in special education and best practices. What stood out most was her ability to navigate complex challenges. Whether it was addressing IEP concerns, supporting teachers, collaborating with parents, or aligning with SELPA requirements, she did this all while maintaining clarity, professionalism, and grace. Her calm, solutions-oriented approach made her an invaluable resource in every setting we worked in. She brings a rare combination of professionalism, integrity, and a collaborative spirit that makes her incredibly easy to work with. Dawna consistently leads with ethics and empathy, but most importantly, she never loses sight of what matters most – doing what’s best for the students. Any school or district fortunate enough to work with her will be in expert hands!"

Jackie B.
"I own a Non-Public Agency that provides Special Education services to charter schools and traditional public schools throughout southern California. I was originally connected with Dawna through a mutual colleague whose company also serves special education students in schools. Dawna was immediately extremely warm, professional, and easy to communicate with. She exuded a true commitment and concern for the students she supported. She always appeared to value my opinion and recommendations as well as my efforts to match the right candidates with positions that needed to be filled at her school. It was apparent to me that she was very hard working and clearly very capable of managing many different types of personalities and skill sets well. I would confidently recommend Dawna Halama as a consultant who would provide great insight into how to best lay the foundation for a successful charter school!"

Monique S.

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