Elizabeth Zielinski BA, JD
Leadership Committee, Advisor
Credentials
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG), American University, 1989
Special Education Advocate Training (SEAT) 2.0 Graduate, Council of Parents Attorney and Advocates (COPAA), 2019
Experience
Elizabeth is the parent of two now-adult, neurodiverse sons who are the light of her life. Her younger son is an unreliably speaking autistic person who has used a letter board to access academic content since 2016. Every day, she is driven to create opportunities for him, and by doing so discovered that she has a talent for educational advocacy. Now, she assists families across the United States with creating appropriate educational planning for their needs, and ensuring that their accommodations are met. In 2018, she founded Spellers Learn, an online marketplace providing lesson content to letter board users. And in 2023 she became the inaugural instructor for Spellers University, with an online course teaching others
to become advocates for their letter board user.
Personal Interest
Elizabeth currently resides in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC with her family. She’s a lifelong learner that always seems to be working towards learning a new skill or hobby. Most recently, that included becoming a master knitter and tracing her family genealogy back through several centuries. Next up: correcting the sloppy French learned from her Canadian family members and Czech classroom teacher.
What All Minds means to Elizabeth
Elizabeth’s husband describes her as a “rabid terrier” when it comes to pursuing her passions (and she considers that a compliment). Her biggest passions in life are her sons, and education. All Minds Academy is the perfect blend of both – because her son will be an enrolled student. Knowing that he will be able to pursue his own passion in life thanks to the opportunities being created by AMA is a dream come true for this family. “To love what you do and know that it matters… how could anything be better?” (Katherine Graham)