Meet Our Collaborators
Kids First maintains collaborative relationships with highly accomplished professionals who are passionate about supporting children and families. We believe in fostering collaboration among private practitioners to ensure the very best services for our clients. Below you will find more information about our extended "family" of collaborators.
MANDI CROFT-PETOSKEY, Ed.D., NCSP, ABSNP
Dr. Mandi Croft-Petoskey is a licensed and Nationally Certified School Psychologist and founder of Neuro Educational Specialists, LLC. Dr. Croft earned a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology from the American Board of School Neuropsychology. Dr. Croft specializes in integrating neuropsychological assessments with educational practices to identify students' needs and design effective interventions. Dr. Croft worked for seven years in a high-performing high school district where she received the Those Who Excel Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. She specializes in neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations, developing and implementing academic and behavioral intervention plans, collaborating about the special education process, and providing consultation services for parents, teachers, and school personnel. Dr. Croft has worked extensively with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Low-Incidence Disabilities, Anxiety, and Depression. A Chicago-area native, Dr. Croft believes in empowering all learners and improving the quality of life of all children. Dr. Croft conducts professional development workshops with Kids First Collaborative and provides consultation to our practice around the educational impact of neurocognitive disorders.