History
An acolyte of Diana King and Orton-Gillingham methodology, Kevin went to Case Western Law School in order to advocate for children’s rights. While there, he specialized his studies on IDEA and served as an editor for the Law Review and a researcher for the Iraqi High Tribunal.
After spending years in international law in New York City, working at Oxford University Press and with lawyers at law schools around the country, federal agencies, and the UN, Kevin came back to his original passion: children’s advocacy.
Kevin has helped both children and schools seek best educational outcomes for years, and he would be honored to serve you.
Where did our name come from? Dr. Thomas Boyce coined the term, describing “dandelion children” as those who can grow and flourish in any environment, and “orchid children” as those who need some extra attention to unleash their full beauty. Enjoy the recap of Dr. Boyce’s observations below.
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Our Team
Kevin Pendergast, Esq.
Owner
Kevin Pendergast, Esq.
Education
CASE WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW
JD; LAW REVIEW; 2006
SUNY ALBANY
BA; LITERATURE; 1993
Activities & Affiliations
Littman Krooks - Of Counsel
Maplebrook School Foundation - Board Member
Whole Child Academy - Board Member
NYLAG - Former Staff Attorney
The Kildonan School - Former Headmaster
The Bilgrav School - Former Board Member
Admissions
New York State Bar
April Pendergast, MA MSEd
BUSINESS AND CASE MANAGER
April Pendergast, MA MSED
Education
Northwestern University
MSED; SECONDARY EDUCTAION; 2004 (certified English teacher in IL, NY, CT, and MA)
University of Illinois at Chicago
MA; LANGUAGE, LITERACY, AND RHETORIC; 2003 (teaching assistant)
University of Illinois at Urbana
BA; CUM LAUDE WITH HIGH DISTINCTION IN ENGLISH; 2001
Activities & Affiliations
Orton-Gillingham, PESI, Center for Spectrum Services, and Harvard-trained learning specialist in EF, ADHD, NVLD, and LD (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, etc.)