Iris Neil
Florida Representative
Iris Neil is the Program Manager & Outreach Coordinator for the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central Florida. Iris coordinates professional development, including monthly webinars, for the Center as well as develops and disseminates materials to promote Florida Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTPs).
Iris has taught students with disabilities in both K-12 settings and at a FPCTP for the last 30 years. She has also worked as a mentor for exceptional student education (ESE) teachers in K-12 settings. Iris was a district coordinator for secondary curriculum and transition services in the 12th largest school district in the nation. While in this role, she collaborated with other institutions of higher education (IHEs) and state ESE staff to create a Transition and Postsecondary Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID), which was part of the initial TPSID grant Florida received. Additionally, Iris has worked with non-profit organizations as an advocate to help parents navigate exceptional student education services and adult disability services. Iris received her BA in Special Education at the University of Florida and her Master of Education in Educational Leadership at University of North Florida. Her career focus has been to guide students with disabilities, and their families, as they transition to independent adult living. |