Who We Are

Michael Norman, Ph.D.

HDC Clinics Coordinator

Michael Norman is an experienced special educator and speech-language pathologist. Driven by a desire for universal student success, he takes pride in providing students, families, and professionals information and support in their efforts to assure access to education for all students. In addition to his primary job functions for the LA DBP, Michael also directs a personnel preparation grant which prepares students from allied health professions for practice within schools and school systems.

Katie Rambeau, M.Ed.

Early Interventionist

Katie Rambeau is an Early Interventionist with the Human Development Center’s Autism Spectrum Disorders Interdisciplinary Clinic. Katie’s role on the team is to work with families in identifying the need for a referral, gain insight into the benefit of having a diagnostic evaluation completed, supporting the family through the evaluation process, and providing the team with insight and recommendations from an Early Interventionist’s perspective.

Kim Sherman, Ph.D.

Licensed Pychologist

Kim Sherman, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who evaluates children referred to the Autism Spectrum Disorders Interdisciplinary (ASDID) Clinic at LSUHSC’s Human Development Center. She is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and a past president of the Louisiana School Psychological Association (LSPA). Dr. Sherman’s areas of interest include assessment and intervention for young children and school-aged youth. Dr. Sherman also works as a Professor of Practice in Tulane University’s School Psychology program and as a trainer and consultant in New Orleans-area schools.

Mary Jacob

Intake and Support Coordinator

Mary Jacob is the former Executive Director of Louisiana Parent Training and Information Center, the federally funded parent center for the State of Louisiana through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a project of Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans. Mary is a graduate of the William & Mary Law School Special Education Advocacy Program, the BoardSource Executive Leadership Program, and has a Board Certification for Advocacy in Special Education through the National Association of Special Education Teachers.

Mary’s personal connection to disabilities and motivation to become a fierce advocate were her daughters, who both received special education services. She brings the unique perspective of witnessing firsthand the challenges many parents face in accessing quality special education services for their children.

Mary has supported the LSUHSC Human Development Center over the years by assisting them to build capacity and inspire change across all their initiatives.

Brittney Wright, MCD, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lisa Davison

Occupational Therapist

Hi everyone! I have been working in the educational setting with children with disabilities since 1996; initially as an Occupational Therapist for 18 years then as an autism specialist. I love working with school staff on implementing strategies that have big impacts on a student’s success both academically and in real life application. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, lounging on the beach, and reading. I am married and have three adult children and one grandson.