Every Child Is a Unique Gem - and Deserves to Be Treated as One.
I'm Sunnye Garza, founder of JEM Advocates. With 10 years of advocacy and 20 years in special education, I walk alongside Houston-area families through every step of the IEP process - answering when you call, texting back when you text.
Sunnye Garza
Founder · IEP Advocate
About Sunnye Garza
A Texas woman-owned advocacy practice - built on care and a hands-on approach.
After 20 years in Texas special education and 10 years of advocacy, Sunnye founded JEM Advocates to help families secure the education their children are entitled to.
Learn more about Sunnye →Independent advocacy for families who need a clear voice in the room.
How I Help
Real, hands-on support at every step of the IEP process.
Communicating with the district
Help drafting emails, requests, and follow-ups so your concerns get the response they deserve.
Preparing you for meetings
We'll go in together with a plan - questions, goals, and a calm, confident game plan.
Evaluation guidance
Make sense of evaluations and assessments so you know exactly what they mean for your child.
Why Work With Me
Support that feels like a friend, not a service.
I answer when you call
No phone trees, no voicemail black holes. Real access to a real person.
I speak your language
No jargon. I translate special education law into plain English so you always know where you stand.
I've been in the room
20 years in Texas classrooms means I understand how schools think - and how to work with them.
What Families Say
Families trust JEM Advocates.
"Sunnye walked into our ARD meeting and changed everything. For the first time I felt like someone in the room was on our side."
Parent of a 3rd grader
Katy, TX
"She translated 40 pages of evaluations into something I could actually act on. I knew exactly what to ask for."
Parent of a 7th grader
Cy-Fair, TX
"Calm, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. She gave me my confidence back as a parent."
Parent of a kindergartener
Lamar CISD, TX
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Katy ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Lamar CISD, and Houston ISD. Other districts considered - reach out to ask.
Book Your Free Consultation
Not sure where to start? Let's talk. Tell me what's going on and I'll help you figure out next steps - no commitment required.