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Special Education

Every learner is empowered for a lifetime of success.

The Special Education Team is committed to educating students ages 3 through 22 with identified educational disabilities. Individualized services are designed to meet each student’s unique needs within the least restrictive environment. 

Programs

On Site Service Team

Dr. Stephanie Dinner
School Psychologist

Dr. Tracey Graves
Speech Language Pathologist

Ms. Babon
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Resource Teacher

Ms. Matteson
4th Grade - 6th Grade Resource Teacher

Ms. Cara Phelan
Classroom Aide

Ms. Tripti Paul Para
Professional

Ms. Rosario Montero
Para-Professional

Itinerant Service Providers

Ms. Maritza Tafur
Occupational Therapist 

Ms. Christine Storholm
Physical Therapist

Mr. Bob Strachan
Adaptive PE

Ms. Dina Mason
Vision Specialist

Ms. Marg Rothschild
Hearing Specialist

Related Services

Related services encompass specialized services from licensed professionals in particular domains. These related services are designed to support skill-building necessary for effective access to educational experiences within the life of the school and are provided to students who require this specialized intervention to access curriculum. 
 

Parents and Families Resources 

  • Special Education Process Flow Chart - Understanding Arizona’s special education process
  • Encircle Families- State programs and services for parents and families
  • Family Resources - Because part of our students’ success depends on their community's strength, we offer information on the following resources.
  • Child Find- Locating, identifying, and evaluating all children with disabilities, aged birth through 21
  • Procedural Rights and Safeguards- Procedural safeguards in special education are legal protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that ensure parents and students' rights

District Contacts

Gianna Colonna

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL ED

Kimberly Koda Wenger

ASSISTANT DIR OF SPED

Amanda Howe

COORD OF SPECIAL ED

Erin Smith

COORD OF SPECIAL ED