About
Learning Pathways is a specialized educational consulting and advocacy firm dedicated to transforming educational challenges into pathways for long term success. We serve as a comprehensive support network for families, strategically collaborating with school administrators, neuropsychologists, teachers, and related service providers to ensure the right targeted interventions are in place for children to fully access their education and achieve at or above their grade level.
Our approach is deeply personalized, recognizing that each child's learning journey is unique. By providing strategic guidance and comprehensive support, we help families navigate complex educational landscapes, ensuring that children not only succeed academically but discover the joy of learning. We don't just address immediate challenges—we redesign educational trajectories, enabling children to thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
Learning Pathways goes beyond traditional consulting: we are partners in reimagining your child's potential, turning pivotal moments of uncertainty into opportunities for remarkable growth.
Founder
Alexandra Apfel
Alexandra (Ali) graduated cum laude with a degree in Psychology from Cornell University and earned her master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from Hunter College. With over a decade of experience working in schools, Ali has worked as a Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Director of Special Education, and classroom teacher. She founded the education consultant group, Learning Pathways in 2020 to help families navigate school during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Following the pandemic Learning Pathways has continued to serve families navigating their children’s learning challenges. Ali’s work with families is sincere, direct, and effective — she synthesizes challenges, meets parents where they are, advocates without relenting, works seamlessly with schools and service providers, and ultimately changes the game for kids.