by Tara Fappiano | Dec 26, 2025 | Professional
I am excited to share that I have earned the Neurodiversity Coach Certification, in collaboration with credentialing from the CPD Centre of Excellence, NCCAP, CMA, the IPHM Accreditation Board and ICAHP (International Compliance Assurance for Holistic Professionals)....
by Tara Fappiano | Dec 22, 2025 | General
At the time I am writing this, it is one month since I dropped my daughter at college. The pictures on Instagram of the meticulously planned out and organized dorm room are now quite old. I now watch to see what she posts, just so that I know she’s alive, but stopped...
by Tara Fappiano | Mar 22, 2025 | Volunteering
I am still processing this incredible honor-to be acknowledged by Assemblymember Amy Paulin yesterday as a Tuckahoe Woman of Distinction was overwhelming and humbling. To be recognized with a group of such amazing, dedicated, women community leaders was inspiring....
by Tara Fappiano | Oct 24, 2024 | General
Artificial Intelligence (AI), seemingly all of a sudden, has permeated our world. New advances in technologies have the potential to assist students inside and outside the classroom and increase the potential for independence and success. AI can be used by educators...
by Tara Fappiano | Apr 1, 2024 | Volunteering
I am truly humbled and honored to be named as a 2023 Community Champion by Subaru Drive Magazine (under my alias). It is wonderful to be able to talk about the ‘why’ behind the work I do, and to also share the work of Volunteer New York. Scroll down to the...
by Tara Fappiano | Jan 4, 2023 | Professional
When conflict arises in an educational setting, there are multiple ways to resolve it. Some are small and easily resolved but may potentially lead to bigger conflicts and issues. Sometimes the conflict is substantial, and a resolution harder to achieve. Understanding...
by Tara Fappiano | Apr 28, 2022 | General, Professional
Tara C. Fappiano spent 20 years as a trial attorney, including 14 years as an equity partner at a boutique insurance defense firm. Her practice focused on the defense of business managers, property managers, and other commercial property occupants in injury cases. She...
by Tara Fappiano | Apr 4, 2022 | General, Professional
Whether you are a parent, guardian, or educator, you have likely faced some sort of conflict involving a student. Conflicts took many shapes and sizes during my son’s special education school experience, and now as he attends college. Sometimes conflicts are with the...
by Tara Fappiano | Jan 11, 2021 | Professional
Take a moment to read this great column by the incomparable Carol Greenwald, Ph.D. in the New York Law Journal this week. I was happy to be able to contribute to the conversation. Videoconferencing: Love It, Hate It, Need It – New York Law...
by Tara Fappiano | Nov 18, 2020 | Volunteering
Proud to serve as organizer and moderator for this important discussion.
