Non-Attorney, Special Education Advocate and Consultant

About Mary Ellen

Dr. Mary Ellen Pantazis is a seasoned Special Education leader with over 40 years of experience in public education.

Her career in special education began in 1988, following her work as a group home attendant for adults with developmental disabilities during her college years. Since then, Dr. Pantazis has held a range of roles, including paraeducator, special education teacher, assistant principal, principal, and special education director.

Dr. Pantazis has been an active participant in state and regional special education initiatives:

NH State Advisory Committee

NH Administrators of Special Education

Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Additionally, she has coached New Hampshire Special Olympics teams and led an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Camp in Raymond, NH, for five summers.

A strong advocate for individuals with disabilities, Dr. Pantazis has also served as a board member for Rainbow Theater, a theater group for individuals with disabilities, and has taught college-level courses for special education teacher preparation and graduate students pursuing advanced degrees. She has worked at all educational levels, from PreK to graduate school, and has facilitated or attended over 20,000 special education meetings throughout her career.

Dr. Pantazis is also deeply committed to her family, having been married for 36 years and raising three children who attended both public and private schools in New Hampshire. Outside of her professional endeavors, she has been studying the Irish language for the past six years.