"A Mother's Undying Love for Her Child" in Zooey Magazine, 2011.
Exerprt: Once in a while, someone rises above and beyond the expectations to help others. Jillian Copeland, founder of the Diener School, is one of these passionate individuals. The Diener School, which is located in the Washington, D.C. area is a school that houses about 40 students whom have trouble adopting to conventional schools and have special needs. Copeland's founding of this life­ changing institution was inspired with one child: her son Nicol (Nicholas).
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"Best School for Special Needs Kids" in Bethesda Magazine, 2011.
Exerprt: "Most students, like Copeland's son, have multiple issues. And many parents, like Copeland, have struggled to find the best school for their child. 'There were very few choices for my son,' says Janelle Wright, a Potomac mother whose 7-year-old son has language difficulties. 'The Diener School fills a niche. It’s not only a gift for the children, it's a gift for the parents.' Read More

"Special needs students helped..." in the Maryland Gazette, Wed, Jan 3, 2011.
Exerprt: Students at The Diener School in Potomac warmed up for their weekly yoga class, part of the school's curriculum for children in all levels in the K-5 special education school. 'One of the cornerstones of The Diener School program is the connection between movement and learning and yoga provides..." Read More

"Working Women: Jillian Copeland" on ABC 7 News, Fri, Jul 2, 2010.
Exerprt: "As summer is in full swing, one unique school in Maryland is preparing to expand. It's founder, ABC 7's Working Woman, created this private school for special needs students out of a personal crusade to help her son. Jillian Copeland is eager to laugh and enjoy the happy times ..." Read More

"A Learning 'Utopia'" in the Potomac Almanac, Thr, Dec 18, 2008.
Exerprt: "a teacher by training and a mother of four, but it wasn’t until she had her third child that she gained firsthand knowledge of learning and developmental delays. Unsatisfied with the schooling options that she was able to find for her son — even in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area which has no shortage of such programs..." Read More

"Building a better school..." in the Maryland Gazette, Wed, Aug 15, 2007.
Exerprt: Having suffered from epileptic fits since he was eight months old, Nicol had a 'village' behind him, from therapists to special needs teachers to neurologists, Copeland said, 'The list came to 32 names, and then I realized not one of the people on the list actually talked to another.." Read More