For over ten years Educational Resources Unlimited has served families who are seeking alternative educational options or to maximize current programming for a struggling child, teen or young adult. We spend 40% of our time in the field, regularly visiting schools and programs both locally and throughout the country. The value in our service is our intimate knowledge of the integrity of every program and school we suggest.

We work with students from elementary through high school and postgraduation, and can provide referrals to supportive day/boarding schools for students with learning differences, emotional growth schools, therapeutic boarding schools and residential treatment centers. There are situations where a short term intervention such as a wilderness program, hospitalization or rehabilitation placement is needed as a first step. We support the student and family throughout this process. We also work with young adults (18+) who struggle with making the transition into adulthood, and can suggest a variety of postsecondary options. We have visited every program that we suggest, and our expertise is in helping families select the most appropriate school/program setting for their child.

Barbara Posner holds a Bachelor's Degree in early childhood education from Wheelock College, Boston MA, and a Master's Degree in sociology and education from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a NYS Certified Special Education teacher. Her postgraduate training includes extensive course work in Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Parenting Education.

In 1980 she founded the Northern Westchester Parent Child Group, a parent education and support group in Bedford, NY. Barbara served as their Director until 1989 and as a group facilitator and educator until 1996.

In 1993, Barbara was appointed to the Board of Directors of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder of Westchester County, NY (ChADD) and served as Vice President and the head of their speakers' bureau. She is also a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), Connecticut Association of Children with Learning Disabilities (CACLD) and a member of the Child Psychiatric Research Community Advisory Board at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons.

In 1997, Barbara founded Educational Resources Unlimited to support and place students with special needs in school and programs.

Barbara is the mother of three children, two of whom have special needs.

Email Barbara at Barbara@ERUconsults.com

Myrna Harris has spent over 30 years as a special educator, teaching and leading in a variety of settings: hospitals, residential treatment centers, and urban and suburban school districts. For 20 years she was a member of the Hendrick Hudson School District Committee on Special Education, a Special Education Department Leader, and for fifteen years served as the Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Special Education.

Myrna attended Fordham University and Teachers College, Columbia University for her Master’s and advanced postgraduate degree in Special Education and Educational Administration and Leadership. She is a New York State certified Special Education Teacher and a NYS School and District Administrator, with additional training in Life Space Crisis Intervention. As an adjunct instructor of graduate and undergraduate Special Education courses and a speaker to both educators and parents, she has given numerous national, state and local workshops and seminars on meeting the instructional and behavioral needs of students with challenges.

Myrna is a member of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association (NLDA), National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), and the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She serves as an advisory board member for Ramapo for Children and Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership (ASTEP). Myrna regularly attends national conferences to keep current in best practices in the education and growth of children, adolescents and young adults with special needs.

As an associate of Educational Resources Unlimited, Myrna is committed to developing and finding appropriate educational opportunities for children who are struggling and the families they serve.

Email Myrna at Myrna@ERUconsults.com

Marcia Kramer brings to Educational Resources her experience as a secondary school educator at independent schools in Manhattan and an adjunct college instructor, coupled with a history of entrepreneurial success. She founded and directed a private practice focused on college counseling and academic remediation for students with both language-based and non-verbal learning disabilities.

Marcia has an MA from SUNY Buffalo and a BA from Georgetown University. She is a member of Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) and Higher Education Consultant Association (HECA). Marcia volunteers her services to College Summit in order to promote a collegegoing culture in schools lacking the resources to do so.

As an associate of Educational Resources Unlimited, Marcia provides students who may have non-traditional histories or challenges with choices and access to colleges that will meet their unique needs. Marcia counsels students who have successfully completed their high school experience with IEP’s or have graduated from specialized schools with therapeutic or learning support. For these students the college search can feel like a daunting experience. Marcia’s style of collaboration with both students and families helps them to find the “right fit” schools and demystifies the process.

Email Marcia at Marcia@ERUconsults.com

Lisa Muoio is often the first voice you hear when contacting Educational Resources Unlimited. She will speak with you about our practice and gather contact information so that we can send you our materials and brochure. After a follow up conversation with Barbara or Myrna, Lisa will call to schedule the initial appointment and answer any questions you may have.

Email Lisa at Lisa@ERUconsults.com