Top 35 Special Education Influencers in 2025

1. Chyna RaNae

Bio high energy, coffee loving teacher✨ ✰ k-5 behavioral SpEd✰ sharing SEL & behavior tips + resources💌****@gmail.com⇣ 🅻🅸🅽🅺🆂 🆃🅾 🅴🆅🅴🆁🆈🆃🅷🅸🅽🅶 ⇣Instagram Handle @especiallyspedInstagram Followers 144KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

2. Stephanie DeLussey

Bio Helping special education teachers simplify lesson planning ✏️✨Trusted by over 100,000 educators.⬇️Get your free Flip Schedule Template! ****@mrsdscorner.comInstagram Handle @mrsdscornerInstagram Followers 125.2KType MacroGender Female
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3. Michaela Lawrence

Bio 📙 Making curriculum accessible for ALL✏️ Former SPED teacher❤️ @madeformeliteracy🌈 #especiallyeducation ****@especiallyeducation.comInstagram Handle @especiallyeducationInstagram Followers 114.4KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact

4. Erin Castillo

Bio Teaching | Accessibility | Mental HealthMom life, lifestyle, home, travelFeatured on the Kelly Clarkson Show & GMA!📍 SF Bay Area👇🏼 Click for more! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @affirmationsandaccessibilityInstagram Followers 85.8KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

5. Rachel Glassman

Bio ✏️Special Education Teacher🍎 Creative ideas for busy teachers🌈 Preschool —> Grade 2 resources⬇️ Grab over 100 freebies here ⬇️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @engagingearlylearnersInstagram Followers 63.6KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

6. Tracy

Bio 🍎 Tracy🍏 Currently teaching Kindergarten through 2nd grade🍎 Providing visual supports for students with special/different needs ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @simply_visual_tptInstagram Followers 54.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

7. Fiona Gonzalez

Bio 🤟🏽 Transition Special Education Teacher🎓 Life skills & vocation resources #amefeaturebusiness ⬇️ Blog, freebies, lessons & more! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @spedadultingInstagram Followers 51.8KType MicroGender Female
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8. Ally Lovejoy

Bio 🩷 M.S. Special Education (EBD)🩷 Behaviors, teaching, special education & SEL🩷 ****@gmail.com🩷 Outfits, resources & more ⇩Instagram Handle @mslovejoyteachesInstagram Followers 47.8KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

9. Alyssa Shanahan

Bio 🌟 Alyssa Shanahan 💫 I help teachers setup their self-contained classrooms @simpleselfcontainedsetup101 @simplecenterssystem⬇️ Join the Waitlist ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @simplyspecialedInstagram Followers 45.3KType MicroGender Female
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10. Jenn Adams

Bio 🌟 Special Education Teacher + Coach💡 Empowering teachers with strategies & resources to support diverse learners📧 ****@teachloveautism.comInstagram Handle @teachloveautismInstagram Followers 44.1KType MicroGender Female
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11. Dawn Ellis

Bio 👩‍🏫 Special Ed Teacher Ed.S NBCT👌🏻 helping #spedteachers lead w/ confidence🎙 Host #Betheexceptionpodcast ⬇️ Looking for a link ⬇️ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @cultivatingexceptionalmindsInstagram Followers 38KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

12. Heather Cacioppo

Bio ✨ Self-Contained Special Education Teacher Mentorship Program✨ Google Forms Digital Data Collection Tips 👇🏼 Resources for self-contained teachers: ****@fullspedahead.comInstagram Handle @full_sped_aheadInstagram Followers 34KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

13. Brie Holtrop

Bio ✏️ Special Education / Autism Blogger + TpT author 📝 Passionate about helping ALL students succeed👇🏼View Links Here👇🏼 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @breezyspecialedInstagram Followers 29.6KType MicroGender Female
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14. Autumn

Bio 👩‍🏫 Special ed teacher👩🏻‍💻 Adapted and engaging resources 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Mother of 2 wild boys ****@supportsforspecialstudents.comInstagram Handle @supportsforspecialstudentsInstagram Followers 28.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

15. Pam Petralia

Bio Want to feel prepared for lessons without sacrificing your personal time I can help! Join our community: freebies, tips & moreClick here👇🏼for links ****@mrspspecialties.comInstagram Handle @mrspspecialtiesInstagram Followers 20.4KType MicroGender Female
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16. Nikki Robertson

Bio 🌈Autism Specialist 10+ Years👩‍🏫 Activities for PreK-2 Special Ed💻 Special Education Teacher Training⬇️ Click for Links ****@teachingautism.co.ukInstagram Handle @teachingautismInstagram Followers 18.4KType MicroGender Female
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17. Laura Hackwell

Bio special education tips | inclusion & accessibility advocate | differentiated resources for functional & academic skills⭐️grab your freebies here!👇🏻 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @missluluspecialedInstagram Followers 17.6KType MicroGender Female
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18. Lauren

Bio 👩🏻‍🏫 Professor EC SPED🍍 IVF Warrior ➡️ Irish twins 👦🏻👧🏻📍Phoenix, AZ 🌵 👩🏻‍💻 TPT: Structured Special Ed ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @structuredspecialedInstagram Followers 15.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

19. Lisa Wright

Bio I help parents of autistic & neurodivergent kids take a collaborative and affirming approach to IEPs. Join my community here ⬇️ ****@lisabaskinwright.comInstagram Handle @lisabaskinwrightInstagram Followers 15.6KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

20. Cara

Bio Sharing EASY accommodations & modifications for ALL students w/ some humor12 years of 🍎4th Grade ELA Teacher📚****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @withloveyourcoteacherInstagram Followers 14.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

21. Heather Hall

Bio 🧩 Special Education Clinical Assistant Professor 🏜 Phoenix, AZ❤️️ TEACCH Modelspecialneedsembracingautism.com ****@hotmail.comInstagram Handle @specialneedsembracingautismInstagram Followers 13.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

22. Sophie Cole

Bio Special Education Teacher 🏫- Assaulted in the classroom - campaigning for change- Amend Assault LeaveInstagram Handle @special_education_muinteoirInstagram Followers 12.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

23. Ashley

Bio 🍎Virginia -> Elem -> ECSE teacher ✏️📝Striving to make education more inclusive!💻 tpt: Spedtaculardays 👇🏼 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @spedtaculardaysInstagram Followers 12.3KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

24. Sophie Blake

Bio i’m so grateful that you’re here 🫶🏽🌼🍬🫧Instagram Handle @msteachersophieInstagram Followers 10.1KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact

25. Charley

Bio • 17 years in the classroom• resource + pull-out + co-teaching• teaching the way my students learn ⇣ TPT | Website | Pinterest | LinksInstagram Handle @charleysclassroomInstagram Followers 8.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

26. Jenna

Bio Early Childhood Special Educator🌈🧸🖍️🍭🦖✨🍏🎨🦄✏️🧁BE THE GOODInstagram Handle @missjennasclassroomInstagram Followers 6.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

27. Amanda Wilp

Bio I am a special education teacher who loves differentiation, making my small groups engaging, and progress monitoring! ****@theprimarygal.comInstagram Handle @theprimarygalInstagram Followers 5.8KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

28. Brandi Tanner

Bio 👩🏽‍🏫 School Psychologist and special education teacher turned advocate✨ IEP and 504 support👪 Helping IEP parents become empowered parent-advocates ****@youriepsource.comInstagram Handle @youriepsourceInstagram Followers 2.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

29. Wendy Taylor

Bio How to GET an IEP | Special Ed Strategist | Podcast Host ****@learningessentialsedu.comInstagram Handle @learningessentialsInstagram Followers 1.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

30. Michelle Sagucio Vazquez

Bio 👩🏻‍🏫 I help special ed teachers with strategies & support🎙Host of ‘Stepping Into Special Education’ Podcast⬇️Grab the FREE IEP Meeting Checklist! ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @steppingintospecialedInstagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender Female
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31. Alyssa

Bio Autism Classroom Grades 5&6M.Ed. Special Education 📍| Houston, Texas👇🏻 TpT | FREE Resource LibraryInstagram Handle @ableinthemiddleInstagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact

32. Jennifer Hofferber

Bio I teach ❤️ 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 to confidently run a department, manage staff & slay paperwork!Sped Prep Academy Podcast Host 🎙️Let me help you! ⤵️ ****@spedprepacademy.comInstagram Handle @spedprepacademyInstagram Followers 2.4KType NanoGender Female
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33. Lucas

Bio 7th grade sped teacher !!! learning & behavior specialistillinois state university alum ‘21 tiktok: samanthaaa.lucas 🤪Instagram Handle @misslucas.spedInstagram Followers 1.5KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact