Who we are
Leaders Who Understand the System—Because We’ve Led It
Dynamic Education Consulting & Solutions (DECS) is a team of former school, district, and state leaders with deep special education expertise and hands on experience across general education, MTSS, leadership, funding, and implementation, because inclusive systems only work when teams work together. We bring practical judgment and lived experience to help leaders build strong systems where people and students can thrive.
At DECS, we build systems that are:
- Legally sound
- Instructionally effective
- Financially strategic
- Designed to hold over time
Our Mission
Building Systems That Serve Every Learner
We believe that effective education starts with a well-designed human-centered system with equitable, sustainable, and adaptable structures that support students, educators, and families. We do this by:
Strengthening systems that support daily practice—not just compliance
Advancing equity so every learner has access to high-quality opportunities
Practical, usable tools Provided to leaders for immediate application
Building capacity so improvement lasts beyond a single school year, or a leader
Our Standard of Work
What Makes DECS Different
1 We’ve led from the inside.
Our consultants are former special education directors, general education leaders, cabinet members, and state advisors. We understand how decisions are made, where pressure points emerge, and how to move systems forward without creating additional strain.
2 We design for sustainability.
Short-term fixes don’t serve districts—or students. We build structures that withstand daily demands, leadership transitions, staffing changes, and evolving expectations. The goal is a system that continues to function well long after our direct involvement ends.
3 We make knowledge transferable.
Strong systems depend on people who understand them. We prioritize capacity-building so teams can adapt, problem-solve, and lead with confidence. Districts stay in control because the knowledge stays in-house.
4 We connect compliance with purpose.
Compliance should support students, not distract from them. We help leaders translate mandates into meaningful practices that strengthen instruction, clarify roles, and align systems. When purpose guides the work, compliance becomes a tool rather than a burden.
our Founder
Leadership With Lived Experience
Dr. Sue Ann Bube is a leader in special education systems design with over 20 years of experience in K–12, state initiatives, and higher education.
I founded DECS to give schools the kind of strategic support I once needed myself.
System Stabilization & Leadership
Inclusive systems & UDL integration
Our Team
The Team Behind the Transformation
We are a team with 150+ years of combined experience in education, leadership, finance, and behavioral systems. We help leaders navigate complexity and find clarity amid challenges.
Dr. Hannah Gbenro
Her leadership is shaped by two decades of experience—and a deep personal commitment to equity in education.
Dr. Holly Galbreath
A clinical psychologist and former district leader with 30+ years of experience building systems for students.
Fran McCarthy
Fran McCarthy has led systems change in 35+ districts, focusing on early learning, behavior, and compliance.
Dr. Lindsay Myatich
Dr. Lindsay Myatich leads inclusive systems, MTSS, and behavior coaching with 20+ years’ experience.
Dr. Whitney Cranna
Dr. Whitney Cranna is a disability inclusion specialist at DECS who translates research into practical tools for equitable systems.