CELO
Celo Learning provides personalized support and resources that facilitate smooth transitions to adulthood.
CELO
Celo Learning provides personalized support and resources that facilitate smooth transitions to adulthood.
Celo Learning is a specialized educational practice founded by educator and executive Kathleen O’Halloran. We welcome inquiries from families seeking guidance and practical solutions, as well as from professionals and community partners interested in consultation and collaborative initiatives.
Drawing on nearly a decade of experience teaching individuals across diverse backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences, Kathleen created Celo Learning to provide personalized guidance in learning, leadership, self-determination, and the transition to adulthood for young people with support needs and the families walking alongside them.
We help young people explore their interests, envision a future for themselves, and build the skills, confidence, resources, and plans to move toward it.
Kathleen is a lifelong learner, professional communicator, and personal wellness enthusiast who has spent more than 20 years helping people and communities thrive.
Her career began in nonprofit leadership, where she advanced through executive roles in fundraising, program development, organizational growth, and external affairs. She later brought her communication and leadership experience into public education, serving more than 1,900 students across Los Angeles County.
Her work has spanned arts and STEAM education, social-emotional learning, disability services, personal wellness, and postsecondary transition. Throughout her career, Kathleen has focused on helping people build skills, strengthen relationships, and improve their quality of life.
Today, Kathleen continues to contribute to nonprofit and civic organizations through board leadership and consulting, including strategic communication and serving as a spokesperson.
A dedicated educator, she teaches communication, as well as evidence-based social skills through UCLA PEERS®. She provides group and individualized PEERS® instruction online, in person, and in clients’ homes, helping young adults strengthen conversational skills, build meaningful friendships, and develop social confidence.
Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Arizona, a Master of Leadership from the University of Southern California, and a certificate in nonprofit management from the Center for Nonprofit Leadership. She completed educator preparation at California State University, Long Beach, and holds a California Education Specialist credential with Autism Authorization. Kathleen is a certified and actively practicing PEERS® for Young Adults provider, trained through the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA.