My Background

Trenna Stout, B.Ed, BCEA

Dynamic, compassionate, and results-driven, Trenna Stout is a highly accomplished advocate, educator, trainer, and author with an unwavering commitment to human rights, educational equity, and trauma-informed practices. Her expertise spans multiple disciplines, empowering individuals and families to navigate complex systems confidently and successfully.

Certifications & Specializations

• Board-Certified Educational Advocate (BCEA), Fellow- National Special Education Advocacy Institute
• Certified Human Rights Consultant – U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR)
• CASA Advocate – trained volunteer appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of children who are involved in the child welfare system
• QPR Trainer – Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
• Author – Calming Me Coping Strategies for Children and Military Personnel and other works supporting emotional regulation, mindfulness and advocacy

Expertise & Key Contributions

• Educational Advocacy: Over 20 years of experience in public and private education, specializing in IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and EEOC-related challenges. Developed and piloted inclusion models and innovative intervention strategies in multiple school districts specializing in mental health and school avoidance.
• Human Rights Advocacy: Consulting on ADA, Division of Motor Vehicle accommodations, Navigating Disney's Division of Advocacy Services (DAS), Intermittent FMLA, workplace discrimination, trauma recovery, and systemic inequities. Developed personalized advocacy roadmaps that holistically address education, employment, and personal growth challenges.
• Trauma-Informed Practices: Training and application of strategies to support children and families affected by trauma, ensuring equitable access to education and resources.
• Author & Trainer: Created evidence-based resources like the Calming Me Coping Strategies Series, developed advocacy & educator training workshops, and presented to interdisciplinary coalitions, committees and holistic healthcare practices.

Highlights of Professional Roles

• Educator: Certified teacher in Early Childhood Education and English Literacy; extensive classroom experience in inclusive and general education settings, literacy intervention through comprehensive assessments, and sensory processing needs to assist students access and engage in their learning.
• Advocate: Founder of Wings to Learning Advocacy LLC, providing families with comprehensive tools and strategies to navigate educational and legal systems through a holistic lens.
• Consultant: Partnered with schools, organizations and doctors to design programs fostering inclusion, emotional well-being, the vision-learning connection, and behavioral success.
• Leader: Co-chair of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) committee, mentoring educators and advocates on inclusive practices.

Approach

Trenna combines her personal journey as a parent to a neurodivergent teen with her professional expertise to deliver practical, actionable advocacy solutions. Her philosophy emphasizes empowering families with knowledge, fostering collaboration, and advocating for systemic change.

Professional Development & Training

• Specializations in evidence-based reading, writing, and behavioral interventions
• Mental Health First Aid, QPR Training, Responsive Classroom, Trauma-Informed Practices, Kinesthetic Classroom and Social Skills Development
• Trauma and crisis intervention training, including Olweus bullying prevention and executive functioning support

Mission

Trenna’s mission at Wings to Learning Advocacy LLC is to transform lives by providing evidence-based best practices and legally-sound advocacy resources. She is dedicated to creating pathways for justice, dignity, and opportunity through education, advocacy, and empowerment.

Contact

📧 [email protected] 

📞 (609) 306-4759 

Motto:

"Live life to the fullest. You have to color outside the lines once in a while if you want to make your life a masterpiece." – Albert Einstein