Meet the Founder

Lisa M. Migliaccio-Canna, M.S.Ed.

Founder and Program Developer

Lisa is an experienced special education teacher and developmental inclusion specialist with more than 25 years of experience supporting young children and families.

She holds:

• A bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a bachelor’s degree in Special Education

• A master’s degree in Special Education, birth - 2nd grade

• Permanent New York State certification in Special Education from birth through age 21

• Experience as a preschool special education teacher

• Experience providing Special Education Itinerant Teacher services

• Experience completing preschool special education evaluations

• Experience writing and implementing IFSPs and IEPs

• Experience supporting children in self-contained, integrated, community, and home-based settings

• Training in developmentally appropriate movement, regulation, and yoga practices for children with disabilities

Throughout her career, Lisa has supported children with a wide range of developmental, sensory, physical, communication, learning, medical, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Her experience includes working with children with:

• Autism

• Down syndrome

• Global developmental delays

• ADHD

• Cerebral palsy

• Childhood stroke

• Speech and language delays

• Apraxia

• Feeding and swallowing needs

• Visual impairments

• Motor disorders

• Emotional and behavioral differences

• Complex medical and developmental needs

Lisa created Roots & Wings to provide the kind of inclusive, relationship-centered space she believes every child and caregiver deserves.

Her approach is grounded in the belief that children grow through safety, connection, meaningful play, respectful support, and relationships with adults who truly see them.