About Me
Board-Certified Educational Advocate
My name is Angel Pittman, I have a twice-exceptional child and have supported parents in their special education journey for many years. I have Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education (BCASE) from The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) and the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (AASEP).
Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, I received my Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University and enjoyed my years of classroom teaching. I then created and directed wholistic out of school programs for children in central Texas, Detroit, and Miami and served for fifteen years at Touching Miami with Love.
On the weekends, you can find me hanging out with my amazing husband of twenty-six years, tangled in yarn, playing in the dirt, or drinking coffee while reading a good book.
Miami, FL
Honors & Awards
- Honored by the City of Miami Police at "Celebrating Women of Overtown" May 2021
- Named "Miami Leader" class of 2017-2018 by Miami Foundation
- Named "Woman to Watch" by Global Women
- Profiled by Baptist Women in Ministry "This is What a Minister Looks Like"
- AXA Advisors 2013 Businesswoman of the Year, Non-Profit,
Articles:
Speaking
I enjoy sharing about my passion for educational equity and serving vulnerable children. If you are interested in having me as a speaker, workshop leader, or trainer, please contact me.
Florida Education Association's Educating from the Heart podcast, Episode 7
Radio Interview on WLRN Sundial
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina Youth Beach Retreat
Chapel Services, Baylor University
TedxUM (University of Miami) 2012 "It's Expensive to be Poor"
White Privilege Presentation presented at multiple locations
Writing
Good Faith Media
Church-School Partnerships Must Be Bigger Than Backpacks
Southern Poverty Law Center Blog,
Florida school voucher proposal threatens to fatally undermine public schools
A Divine Duet: Ministry and Motherhood,
Chapter 12: "The Crazy Beautiful: Raising Our Family in the Inner City"
CBF at 25: Stories of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship:
"The Legacy of Service in Miami"
Baptist News Global Blog Posts:
CBF Blog Posts:
Baptist Women in Ministry: "A Day In the Life"
Professional Organizations
I am a member of the following organizations:
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
Non-Profit Leadership
As a non-profit leader, I was privileged to work alongside my husband for fifteen years with an amazing, dedicated team at Touching Miami with Love. The impactful work of the organization has been recognized as highlighted in the articles below.