Who We Are


At Inclusive Learning Lab, we believe every learner deserves to thrive in a school community where they feel valued, understood, and empowered. We partner with educators to reimagine teaching and learning so that classrooms work for all students—including those with disabilities, those who learn differently, and those whose voices are too often left out of the conversation.


We are educators, researchers, and designers who bring together the best of inclusive practices, behavioral science, and real-world classroom experience. Our work bridges theory and practice—turning research into hands-on strategies that make a difference the very next day.


Through professional learning, coaching, and resources, we help schools:


  • Build environments where every student can participate fully.
  • Develop tools and routines that reduce barriers to learning.
  • Strengthen relationships between educators, students, and families.


We don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all” solutions. Instead, we collaborate with teachers and leaders to create customized, practical, and human-centered approaches that last.

Dr. Nickie Coomer

Executive Director



After spending ten years in the classroom as an elementary intervention specialist and behavior specialist, Nickie earned her Ph.D. in Urban Education Studies at Indiana University-Indianapolis. Her research focuses on relational approaches in teaching to support both students and teachers.

Dr. Juan Miguel Arias

Chief Academic Officer


With a passion for transformative learning and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Stanford University, Juan Miguel is excited to help teachers cultivate experiential, problem-posing, and humanistic practices to change lives across formal, informal, and outdoor learning contexts.

Susana Arias Echavarría

Content Generation, Editing, Translation



Susana Arias Echavarría is a psychologist trained in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with six years of experience in Special Education. She now works in Medellín, Colombia, at an international school supporting students with learning difficulties. Susana has developed differentiated curricula and coordinated academic support for preschool to high school students, focusing on adolescents aged 14 to 18. She currently leads a team that adapts curricula, provides teacher training, and creates individualized education plans (IEPs). Additionally, Susana holds three master’s degrees from Spain’s ISEP Institute in Learning Difficulties Intervention, Special Education, and Psychopedagogy.