Dr. Jiliann De Villiers 
"Dr. Gigi"

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Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Special Education-  University of Miami
  • Master of Science in Diagnostic Assessment -   Florida International University
  • Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership -    Nova Southeastern University
  • Doctorate in Educational Leadership -    Nova Southeastern University
Dissertation consisted of a four-year study aimed at helping elementary age students with reading disabilities close their achievement gap through the use of specific teaching techniques and programs.




Awards/Recognitions
1988 Golden Key National Honor Society – Life Member
1989 Outstanding College Student of America
1990 Beginning Teacher of the Year – Kensington Park Elementary (MDCPS)
1995 Outstanding Staffing Specialist – Region IV
2002 Assistant Principal of the Year – Greenglade Elementary (MDCPS)

Extra Curricular
1988 President,  Council for Exceptional Students – Univ of Miami Student Chapter
1993 Vice Chairperson, EH/SED Committee – Region IV
1999 ESE Chairperson, Region V Academic Excellence Committee – (MDCPS)
2000  Chairperson, Region V Administrative Committee – (MDCPS)
2008 Team Leader, Walk Now For Autism
2009 President, Florida Association of Independent Special Education Facilities
2010 School Advisory Committee Florida for Exceptional Student Education - Member
2015 Member of the Education Advisory Committee at Miami Dade College

Special Appearances and Interviews
       2007     Various Guest appearances on WQBA AM Radio show on Autism      
       2008      Pinecrest Tribune – Interview
       2008      Guest appearance on “Hoy En Nuestra Comunidad” – Univision Television
       2009      Speaker at DAANS Educational Leadership Series – Presentation on Autism

Community Service
1989       Vice Chairperson, Special Olympics – (MDCPS)
1991       Women’s Prison Ministry – Archdiocese of Miami
1993       Board Member, Word of Life Ministry - Archdiocese of Miami
2011       President - Dr. Gigi's Raise Me Up Foundation
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