What Unique Pathways is About

  • Dr. Sadie M. Randle, M.Ed., Ed.D

    Dr. Sadie M. Randle, M.Ed., Ed.D. is the Owner, Founder, and Lead Educational Consultant at Unique Pathways Educational Consulting. Her career began at the Spring Hill Dr. Barnardo Residential School for children and adults with autism in Yorkshire, England, before relocating to California in 2003. That year, she joined the Santa Clara County Office of Education as an Education Specialist for the Autism Project.

    Recognized for her creativity, passion, and meticulous approach, Sadie was honored as Santa Clara County Teacher of the Year in 2015. Her reputation as a dedicated and innovative educator has been built over more than three decades of service in both public and non-public school settings.

    Sadie holds a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Innovation, with a published dissertation on Psychological Safety in the Workplace. She has served as School Director at several of the Bay Area’s most respected non-public schools, where she has led transformative teams and championed inclusive practices.

    A lifelong advocate, Sadie believes every individual with special educational needs deserves personalized, expert support. Her mission through Unique Pathways is to empower families with the guidance, advocacy, and tools needed to navigate their own unique educational journeys with confidence.

    Sadie currently serves on the Board of the San Francisco chapter of the Autism Society of America.

  • Dr. Phoebe Wiseman, M.B.A., Ed.D.

    Dr. Phoebe Wiseman, M.B.A., Ed.D. is an Educational Consultant at Unique Pathways Educational Consulting. A results-driven educational leader, Phoebe brings decades of experience in learning program management, competency-based instruction, curriculum development, special education, vocational education, and federal policy compliance.

    Phoebe earned her Doctorate in Education in Organizational Innovation, with a published dissertation on innovative practices in Special Education. Over her nearly 40-year career, she has served as a Director of Special Education and Federal Programs and has taught at every level—from preschool to college—as both a vocational business and special education teacher.

    Raised in a military family, Phoebe is proud to have served as an educator across multiple states, including California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Utah. She is deeply committed to fostering collaboration that drives student achievement and program excellence. Her passion lies in creating educational opportunities through special education that empower individuals, uplift families, and strengthen communities.

  • Elizabeth Rodriguez, M.Ed.

    Elizabeth Rodriguez, M.Ed. is an Associate Educational Consultant at Unique Pathways Educational Consulting. With over a decade of experience, Elizabeth has devoted her career to supporting students with moderate to severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related needs. Her comprehensive approach integrates behavior management, communication strategies, vocational skills, and community-based learning to foster meaningful, lasting growth.

    Elizabeth’s journey into education was deeply personal — inspired by her sibling, who has a significant disability. From an early age, she recognized the power of patience, empathy, and compassion in supporting others. These values have shaped her practice and remain central to her identity as an educator. Her ability to form authentic, trusting connections with students allows her to create safe, supportive environments where learning can thrive.

    Before becoming a classroom educator, Elizabeth worked as a behavior technician, providing individualized support in home and clinical settings. She has been actively involved in organizations like Nuevo Horizontes in Orange County, which advocate for children with special needs and their families.

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“At UP we believe that families and individuals with special educational needs can be resilient and thrive with the right support and advocacy services.”

— Sadie, Founder of Unique Pathways Educational Consulting

What People Are Saying About Us

-Parent, San Francisco Bay Area

“Sadie came on board with our team when our last educational consultant left after two years with us. Within days, it became apparent to us a family and a team that we hadn’t been gutting the full potential of having an educational consultant; we needed someone to advocate for our child/children ourselves. Sadie has given us new hope and allowed us to be vulnerable and able to express our concerns openly while working diligently with us.”

-Former Student, San Francisco Bay Area

“She changed my life as a student and as a person. She impacts everybody’s life. I am so grateful that she was my teacher for three years, and now that she has her own company for special education, I am so proud of her. I needed a lot of help when i was young, I didn’t learn or understand the basic things, but she helped me very much.”

-Parent, San Francisco Bay Area

Sadie has been the catalyst our team desperately needed to get things moving and done. Sadie brings a huge amount of experience with regard to the special needs challenges we face and can challenge the team where needed to provide or take a step back in certain areas.”

-Parent, San Francisco Bay Area

"Sadie gets the job done! We had spent months trying to get our school district to finalize our child's IEP with no luck. Within a couple of days contacting her we had our meeting set, her guidance throughout the whole process was invaluable. She is tenacious & extremely knowledgeable. We plan to have her on our team for future IEP reviews too.”

-Parent, San Francisco Bay Area

“Now that the dust is finally starting to settle in our lives, I wanted to personally thank you for being one of our greatest advocates and believers!”

-Parent, San Francisco Bay Area

"Sadie's genuine love and respect for the most high-need students, combined with her comprehensive knowledge of education policy, made her an invaluable resource to our family. We could not have navigated the transition from public school to NPS and back again without her"

 FAQs About Us

  • Sadie, founder of Unique Pathways Educational Consulting, holds a California Education Specialist credential for moderate to severe special education, a Doctorate in Education, and has over 25 years of experience in the field.

  • At Unique Pathways, we proudly offer our services in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

  • We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area—and beyond—through our virtual offerings.

Let’s work together.