Our Team

At Kaizen Educational Group, our mission is to support families and children through expert, compassionate care. Founded in 2024 by Jill Michaelson and Chelsae Siebenaler, Kaizen brings together a team of dedicated professionals from various specialties to provide a wide range of services, including psycho-educational evaluations, therapies, independent educational evaluations, tutoring, and advocacy.

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Dr. Jill Michaelson

Dr. Jill Michaelson brings over 26 years of experience in education to her role as co-founder of Kaizen Educational Group. Her career has spanned both district administrator and educator, giving her a comprehensive understanding of educational systems. Jill holds a Doctorate degree focused on the vital connection between Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and parent collaboration, underscoring her commitment to family-centered support. She also possesses a Master's degree in Leadership and Supervision, along with undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education.

Driven by a passion to empower families and advocate for students, Jill leverages her expertise in special education, K-12 programming, and educational leadership to ensure that children receive the personalized services necessary for their success.

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Chelsae Siebenaler, Ed.S.

As a co-founder of Kaizen Educational Group, Chelsae brings 14 years of experience as a school psychologist in both public and private settings. She is independently licensed and holds a Master's in Education and an Education Specialist degree, reflecting her deep commitment to child development and learning. Chelsae has prioritized providing high-quality care to students from preschool through twelfth grade, their families, and school staff. Her expertise in comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations helps identify learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and executive functioning challenges.

Chelsae’s approach is grounded in thorough assessment, a strengths-based perspective, and empirically sound interventions. Passionate about inclusive learning environments, Chelsae is dedicated to empowering every child to reach their full potential.

  • "Kaizen Educational Group has completely changed the way my child approaches learning. The personalized attention and innovative teaching methods helped boost confidence and academic performance. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a nurturing and effective educational environment!"

    — Sarah M., Parent

  • "The instructors at Kaizen are not only knowledgeable but also deeply invested in each student's success. Their unique approach to education has made a lasting impact on my child's growth, both academically and personally. We couldn't be happier."

    — David L., Parent

  • "Kaizen Educational Group provided an incredibly thorough and compassionate evaluation for my child’s ADD. The process was seamless, and the team took the time to explain everything in a way that made sense. Thanks to their insights, we now have a clear path forward with the right strategies and support in place. I can’t thank them enough for helping us navigate this journey."

    — Jessica T., Parent