Sabrina Carboni, author

About

Sabrina Carboni

Dr. Sabrina Carboni is a passionate advocate, educator, and expert in supporting families and students navigating the complexities of general and special education. As a mother of four and a proud wife of a United States Marine for over eighteen years, Dr. Carboni brings both professional and personal insight to her work, offering a compassionate and informed perspective.

With extensive expertise in emotional disturbance, trauma-centered care, autism, and twice-exceptional (2e) learners, Dr. Carboni has dedicated her career to empowering families and students facing adversity. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between challenges and opportunities, ensuring that every individual has the tools and support to thrive.

In The Wrong Kind of White, Dr. Carboni narrates the complexities of gross overgeneralizations of privilege, uncovering their often-overlooked impacts on individuals and communities. Through personal and professional experience, she sheds light on the effects of childhood trauma and adversity while celebrating the resilience of those who overcome these challenges.

When she’s not writing or advocating, Dr. Carboni enjoys traveling with her family and supporting her children on the football and soccer fields, baseball and softball diamonds, and in the horse arena.

Books

  • The Wrong Kind of White

      In The Wrong Kind of White, Sabrina Carboni shares a poignant and personal account of her experiences growing up as a white child in the United States. From her early years in a tumultuous neighborhood plagued by violence and poverty to her struggles with family dynamics and societal expectations, Carboni navigates the complexities of identity, privilege, and belonging. Through candid and introspective storytelling, she challenges the notion of “white privilege” and sheds light on the nuances and disparities within the white experience. With courage and vulnerability, Carboni invites readers to explore the other side of the narrative, offering a unique perspective on race, privilege, and resilience. The Wrong Kind of White is a compelling and thought-provoking memoir that delves into the intricacies of privilege, adversity, and the quest for understanding in a world shaped by race and inequality.  

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