Donise supports individual schools and districts in the Southern Westchester region, by facilitating teams in an intensive quality improvement process that improves academic and behavioral outcomes of students with disabilities by developing and strengthening evidence-based practices and systems in those schools.  Prior to joining the Lower Hudson RSE-TASC, Donise worked in a local school district for 15 years, serving in a variety of capacities, including as Reading Intervention Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Administrative Leadership Intern, Team Leader, and Learning Specialist.