About Abramo Advising

Abramo Advising was founded in 2023 by Dr. Jo Abramo with a focus on neurodivergence education for students, educators, and professionals. We provide customized programming at every level from individual private clients to large institutions, and by leveraging technology, augment in-person training with remote and hybrid sessions ensuring a competitive price. 

We serve individuals, schools, businesses, and trade organizations to provide training and guidance for supporting people with ADHD, autism spectrum, and neurodiversity in educational and workplace settings.

Abramo Advising supports an inclusive workplace. Our full diversity statement is available here.

Dr. Jo Abramo

Founder

Dr. Joanna Abramo, Ed.D., has two decades of experience working with neurodiverse clients. She began her career in a special education classroom connecting with students facing the greatest challenges.

Dr. Jo held various positions throughout New Jersey in the area of special education, working with students from PreK to age 21. Beginning her career as a classroom teacher, she later worked in various leadership roles, including a special education instructional coach, and district-level administrator. She currently works as a district-level Supervisor of Special Education and professor of education. 

Today, her private clients are as young as middle school and include neurodiverse professionals launching their careers. She also works with institutions and businesses training staff to recognize, support, and accommodate students, employees, and customers with neurodiverse needs.

Dr. Joanna Abramo is certified and trained to help you succeed.

“I have twenty years of experience teaching students with challenging unique needs. I have the keys to unlock their success.”

She earned a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from St. Peter’s University, holds a Master’s degree in Childhood Special Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, both from Fordham University. Dr. Abramo teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses at Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Kean University and is a Clinical Supervisor at Monmouth University.

As a Board Certified Coach (BCC), she works with clients on academic and career coaching, specializing in executive functions, ADHD, and neurodivergent individuals. She is an active member of Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Education

Saint Peter’s University
Doctorate of Education
Fordham University
B.S. Psychology
Fordham University
M.S. Childhood Special Education

Certifications

Rider University
Life and Career Coaching Organizational Leadership
New Jersey City University
Supervisor Certification
University of Colorado
Queering Identities LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity Certificate
Society for Human Resources Management
Certified Professional
Rutgers University
Center for Executive Leadership in Government: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certificate
Center for Credentialing & Education
Board Certified Coach
New Jersey Department of Education
Elementary (K-6) Students with Disabilities Supervisor, Principal, School Administrator

Nicole Hoyt

Education Specialist

Nicole Hoyt started her teaching career twenty years ago as a special education specialist. Since then, she has taught general and special education in PreK-8 public schools, college students at the university level, and professionals in the education field. 

In her work as an instructional coach, Nicole supports teachers with professional training in a variety of skill sets. She also coaches school-age students with unique needs guiding them toward meeting their potential. As an instructor at Rider University, Nicole teaches Life and Career Coaching courses, and she frequently presents seminars focused on the concepts of core values, optimism and perseverance, and work and school life balance in public schools and institutions. 

Nicole holds a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Master's Degree in Curriculum Studies, both from Monmouth University. She is certified by the State of New Jersey as a Teacher of Elementary Education and Students with Disabilities, and School Supervisor. She is a certified life and career coach through Rider University’s coach training program, and earned her Board Certification as a life coach through the Center for Counseling and Credentialing.

Nicole is also a certified yoga instructor and has both attended and presented workshops on mindfulness in education.

Education

Monmouth University
M.S. Curriculum Studies
Monmouth University
B.S. Special Education

Certifications

State of New Jersey
Teacher of Elementary Education and Students with Disabilities, and School Supervisor.
Rider University
Life and Career Coaching Organizational Leadership
Center for Credentialing & Education
Board Certified Coach