Hannah S. Sammy (M.A.)

Hannah S. Sammy, M.A. (Special Needs), is a Special Education Intervention Specialist, Accessibility Consultant, Lecturer, and Managing Director of Holistic Learning Center Ltd. in Trinidad and Tobago. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in the assessment, design, and implementation of neurodiversity-affirming intervention plans for children and young adults. Her background spans educational therapy, academic coaching, program development, classroom teaching, and research coordination at The University of the West Indies.

Hannah lectures at the tertiary level and has developed courses and workshops for undergraduate students, parents, teachers, and paraprofessionals, emphasizing inclusive practices. She advances equity in education through accessibility consulting, caregiver support, and training initiatives that integrate research and practice.

Her professional development includes play therapy, special education law, IEP design, and accessibility strategies for D/deaf and visually impaired communities. She is an active member of the International Association of Special Education (IASE) and the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET), collaborating with professionals on an international stage. Hannah is passionate about creating environments where inclusivity is inherent and every learner can flourish. 

Direct Practice

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Education

• Individualized Intervention Planning

• Educational Therapy & Academic Coaching

• Behavioral Support & Emotional Regulation

Teaching, Training & Curriculum Development

• Inclusive Curriculum Design

• Lecturing & Course Development

• Caregiver & Teacher Training

• Training for Paraprofessionals & Aides

Accessibility & Inclusion Consulting

• Accessibility Audits

• Inclusive Program Design & Environment Adaptation

Research & Professional Collaboration

• Research & Program Evaluation

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Knowledge Translation & Special Education Advocacy

Managing Director & Special Education Intervention Specialist

Holistic Learning Center Ltd., Curepe, Trinidad | 2015 – Present

• Provide neurodiversity-affirming educational therapy and intervention planning for children with learning and developmental differences.

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and benchmark assessments.

• Lead caregiver training, parent consultations, and professional development workshops.

• Deliver accessibility and inclusion consulting for educational, community, and cultural organizations.

Adjunct Lecturer & Course Developer

CTS College of Business and Computer Science Ltd., Chaguanas, Trinidad | 2024 – Present

• Design and deliver short courses on special education tailored for parents and teachers.

• Create assessments, teaching materials, and interactive modules to support adult learners.

Accessibility & Inclusion Consultant

The Naparima College Drama Club, Toronto Fringe Festival | 2025

• Directed accessibility measures for theatrical production “Alpha,” including open captions and visual character guides.

• Managed accessibility team and produced audience engagement media to support inclusivity.

Adjunct Lecturer & Subject Matter Expert

University of the Southern Caribbean, St. Joseph, Trinidad | 2021 – 2024

• Develop undergraduate course content in special education for pre- and in-service teachers.

• Facilitate virtual and in-person lectures, integrating LMS tools for learner engagement.

Project Coordinator & Research Officer

The University of the West Indies, Department of Geography, St. Augustine, Trinidad | 2014 – 2015

• Coordinated research projects, managed data collection, fieldwork logistics, and stakeholder communication.

Master of Arts in Special Needs (Distinction)

• University of Nottingham, UK | 2016 – 2018

Bachelor of Science in Geography & Psychology (Hons.)

• The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad | 2011 – 2014

Certificates

• Play Therapy Practitioner (IPHM, IAOTH & CMA Accredited) – Certified Excellence | 2025

• Sign Language Certification (Level 1) – Caribbean Sign Language Centre, Trinidad | 2021

Workshops & Webinars

• Basic Training Workshop – Braille Level 1 – Trinidad & Tobago Blind Welfare Association | May 2025

• Webinar: The Role of Law in Special Education – NASET | 1 Study Hour Credit | August 2025

• International Association of Special Education (IASE) – Member | 2025 – Present

• National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) – Member | 2025 – Present

• PSI CHI International Honor Society in Psychology – Lifetime Member | 2014 – Present

Hannah S. Sammy (M.A.)

Director, Holistic Learning Center Ltd.

Curepe, Trinidad and Tobago.

Email: admin@hlctt.com

Website: https://www.hlctt.com

LinkedIn: https://tt.linkedin.com/in/hannah-sundari-sammy

Availability: Open to adjunct and guest lecturing positions, speaking engagements, consultancy, and conference participation.