Woman to Watch 2010

The Starfish Academy LLC is a wonderful school in Mason, Ohio that helps special needs children.  Mitra Roberts is a great addition to our Women to Watch feature.  She's not only the director, primary teacher and loving advocate for her exceptional students but she is continually striving to update her skills.  She is in the process of obtaining her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and is working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Mitra and her husband Craig have lived in the same house in Mason for over twenty years and have three beautiful children, Alex, Emma & Sally.  Sally is an exceptional child herself and is one of the reasons Mitra decided to initially be a stay-at-home Mom.  But, in order to do this, she had to open a daycare in her home to help with finances.  The day care experience as well as having Sally broadened her horizons and made her rethink how can you educate a special needs child and tap into all of their unique and wonderful abilities.  Special needs students seemed drawn to Mitra and in 2003, The Starfish Academy made its debut.  Currently there are openings in the morning and afternoon "skills group" sessions for kids ages 3 to 6 years.  Mitra also offers before and after school care for students in first through ninth grade.  She also facilitates a social skills group for high functioning autistic women and there are currently some openings. 

Please see my article on Associated Content for more information on Mitra and The Starfish Academy.

The Starfish Academy
Mitra Roberts, Director
7060 Cheyenne Way
Mason, Ohio 45040
513-398-8332
513-678-6858
info@thestarfishacademy.com