About Chantelle

Chantelle Iacone is a dedicated and seasoned special education professional with

nearly two decades of experience supporting diverse learners through individualized

instruction, evidencebased practices, and strong school partnerships. Her career spans

multiple locations, including teaching roles in Nassau, Bahamas and New Jersey, giving

her a broad perspective on diverse educational systems and student needs.

For the past eight years, she has served multiple roles at Miami Dade County’s largest

K–8 school, including Special Education Teacher and, most recently, Special Education

Program Specialist. In these positions, she has developed deep expertise in IEP

development, literacy intervention, and collaborative problemsolving. Her expertise as a

Dyslexpert, she has supported countless teachers, families, and students in achieving

meaningful academic growth.

A proud Brigantine, New Jersey native and lifelong Philly sports fan, Chantelle played

collegiate field hockey at Neumann University, an experience that shaped her

teamworkfirst mindset and leadership style.

She now resides in Oakland Park, Florida with her husband, Brandon, and her teenage

daughter, Mia. When she’s not teaching or tutoring, you’ll find her riding her bike,

practicing yoga, watching the sunrise, or reading on her porch with her dog, Max.

Chantelle believes every child deserves instruction that meets them exactly where they

are and helps them grow with confidence. She brings that heart, intention, and expertise

to every student she works with.

Qualifications

  • FL Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3

  • FL Kindergarten to Grade 6

  • FL Exceptional Student Education K-12

Trainings & Development Courses

  • Devereaux’s Flip-It! Transforming Challenging Behavior – 2025

  • UFLI Foundations – 2024

  • Handwriting Without Tears – 2024

  • LIFT (Leadership Institute for Teachers) @ Florida International University – 2023

  • MDCPS Dyslexpert Cohort – 2021-2024

  • Trauma-Informed Response Practices for Educators – 2020

  • IMSE Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham – 2020

  • Conducting AAC Assessments – 2019