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A NETWORK OF HIGHLY TRAINED EDUCATORS

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Caroline Becker

Liaison for School-Based Behavioral Health Services,

Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant, Special Education Consultant

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Degrees

BA in Trumpet Performance,

University of St. Thomas

MA in Music Education,

University of St. Thomas

MA in Special Education

Bethel University

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Licensed

K-12 Instrumental and General Music

K-12 Emotional Behavioral Disorders

B-12 Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Stacey Benz

General Education Manager

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Degrees

K-12 Administration,

Hamline University

Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Education,

Hamline University,

Hospitality & Tourism Management

University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Licensed

K-12 Principal

K-6 Elementary Education

5-8 Communication Arts/Literature

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Annie Brockopp

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/DD Consultant 

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Degrees

University of MN Duluth - Unified Early Childhood Studies 

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Licensed

Birth-Grade 3 Early Education
Birth- Age 6 Special Education

 

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Mey Chov

Early Childhood Special Education and DD Consultant

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Degrees

B.S. Child Psychology: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

M. Ed. Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education: University of Minnesota – Twin Cities

 

Licensed

Birth – Age 6 Early Childhood Special Education

Birth – Grade 3 Early Childhood Education

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Lindsay DelMedico

Managing Partner/ Early Childhood Special Education Consultant

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Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Special Education and Early Childhood Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth
M.A. Ed: Saint Mary’s University
Autism Certificate Program: St. Cloud State University

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Licensed
B-6 Autism Spectrum Disorder
Birth- Grade 3 Early Childhood Education
Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education

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Heidi Dettmann

K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees

B.A. Psychology-UW Madison

Certificate, Special Education/Learning Disabilities - UW Whitewater

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Licensed

K-8 Special Education-Learning Disabilities

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Alicia Dubek

School Psychologist

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Degrees

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, BS, Psychology

University of Wisconsin- La Crosse, MS Ed., School Psychology

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse,

Ed. S. School Psychology

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Licensed

Pre-K - 12 Psychology

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)

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Brittany Finch

Special Education DCD consultant

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Degrees

B.S. Special Education-Developmental Cognitive Disabilities- Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Licensed

K-12 Special Education-DD

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Allison Hedlund

School Psychologist

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Degrees

BA Child Psychology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

MA & Ed.S. in School Psychology, University of Wisconsin - River Falls

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Licensed

PreK-12 School Psychologist​

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Michelle Herron

School Psychologist

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Degrees
Ed.S. School Psychology,

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
M.S. Ed. School Psychology,

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
B.S. Psychology, Art

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Licensed

PreK-12 School Psychologist

 

Certifications

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
 

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Courtney Flaherty

Early Childhood Special Education Consultant

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Degree

B.A. Early Childhood Special Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth

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Licensed

Birth- Grade 3 Early Education

Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education

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Melissa Holten

Manager of Special Education Operations

K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees
M.A. Teaching

University of St. Thomas,

B.S. Retail Merchandising
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities,

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Licensed
Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist, K-12
Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12
Elementary Education, K-6
Mathematics, 5-8

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Jon Hummel
Business Manager

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Jacque Ims

School Psychologist

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Degrees

BA in Psychology,

College of St. Benedict
MA in Educational Psychology and Ed.S. School Psychology from University of Minnesota 

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Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist

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Adrienne Johnson

K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, BA English

Metropolitan State University, Post-Baccalaureate, 5-12 English Education

St Mary's University - Twin Cities,

MA Special Education 

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Licensed
5-12 Communication Arts/Literature

PreK-12 ASD, EBD, SLD

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Amanda Kleinhans

School Psychologist

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Degrees

Ed.S. School Psychology,

University of Minnesota
M.A. Educational/School Psychology, University of Minnesota
B.A. Child Psychology,

University of Minnesota 
 

Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist

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Amy Muller

Manager of ECSE Services

Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/ Developmental Delay Consultant

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Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Special Education: University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
M.A. Education: Saint Mary’s University

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Licensed
Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education

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Cayla Rother

Social Worker

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Degree
B.A. Social Work from Luther College M.A. Ed from Concordia University

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Licensed

Social Worker (LSW) Board of Social Work and School Social Worker I with the Department of Education

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Amy Samuels

Early Childhood Special Education Consultant

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Degree
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Early Childhood Education

Concordia University, Master of Arts in Education, Differentiated Instruction

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Licensed

Birth to 3rd - Early Childhood Elementary Education

Birth to 3rd Grade - Early Childhood Special Education

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Mandy Lindstrom

Screening Coordinator

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Degrees

B.A. Elementary Education,

Bethel University

M.S. Educational Leadership, 

California State University, East Bay

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Licensed

3-Prek Pre-primary Education

K-6 Elementary Education

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Certificates:

Wilson Dyslexia 
CLASS observation

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Dan Mades

Manager of Program Growth and Development

K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees
M.Ed. Special Education,

Bethel University
B.A. Social Studies Education 5-12, Bethel University

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Licensed
Social Studies Education 5-12
Emotional Behavior Studies, K-12
Academic Behavior Specialists, K-12

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Melissa Novak

Managing Partner/ Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Special Education: Iowa State University
M.A. Ed: Saint Mary’s University
Autism Certificate Program: St. Cloud State University

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Licensed
B-6 Early Childhood Special Education
B-Grade 3 Early Childhood Education
B-6 Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Maria Rubio

Early Childhood Special Education Consultant

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Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Education: Ashworth College
M.S. Early Childhood Special Education: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Graduate Certificate: Autism Spectrum Disorders: Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Licensed
B-6 Early Childhood Special Education
B-12 Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Jennifer Purkat

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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Degrees

University of WI-Stout, BA: Early Childhood Education, MS: Early Childhood Special Education

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Licensed

Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd)

Early Childhood Special Education

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Brendean Ruis

Early Childhood Special Education Consultant / Developmental Delay Consultant​

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Degrees

B.A Early Childhood Special Education and Early Childhood Education, University of Minnesota-Duluth
M.S Special Education-Specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders,

University of North Dakota

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Licensed

Birth-Grade 3 Early Education
Birth- Age 6 Special Education
Birth- Age 6 Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Haley Scharf

School Psychologist

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Degrees

Ed.S. School Psychology,

University of Minnesota

M.A. School Psychology,

University of Minnesota

B.A. Sociology,

Wheaton College

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Licensed

PreK-12 School Psychologist

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)

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Jessica Schlegel

Founder-Managing Partner/ Early Childhood Special Education Consultant

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Degrees
M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education
B.A. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education

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Licensed
K-6 Elementary Education
K-3 Early Childhood Education
Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education

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Kelly Semlak
Manager of Special Education Operations

K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees

Specialist Degree in Education Leadership, Minnesota State University-Mankato
M.A. Ed in Special Education, University of St. Thomas
B.A Ed in Physical Education, University of St. Thomas

 

Licensed

Director of Special Education
K-12 Developmental Delays
K-12 Specific Learning Disabilities

 

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Emily Silber

K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees

B.S. Child Development,

University of WI-Madison
 

Licensed

K-8 Special Education: Academic & Behavioral Strategist
 

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Paul Sisson

School Psychologist

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Degrees
Ed.S. School Psychology and School Counseling,

University of Wisconsin River Falls 
M.S. Ed. School Psychology and School Counseling,

University of Wisconsin River Falls
B.S. Criminal Justice Studies, University of Minnesota

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Licensed
Licensed Psychologist (LP 4009)

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Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)

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Tammy Stensland

K-12 Special Education Consultant

Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant

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Degrees

B.S. Special Education:

Winona State University

M.A. Education:

Saint Mary’s University

Autism Certificate Program:

Hamline University

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Licensed

K-6 Elementary Education

K-12 Specific Learning Disabilities

K-12 Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Deborah Substad

K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees
B.S. Special Education: Bob Jones University

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Licensed
Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders K-12
Special Education: Learning Disabilities K-12
Special Education: Developmental Disabilities K-12
Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategies K-12

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Tessa Tanaka

School Psychologist

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Degrees
Ed.S. School Psychology,

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
M.S.Ed. School Psychology,

University of Wisconsin-River Falls
B.A. Psychology,

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Licensed
School Psychologist

Pre-K to Grade 12

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Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)

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Megan Troyer

School Psychologist

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Degrees
Ed.S. School Psychology,

University of Minnesota
MA Ed. School Psychology,

University of Minnesota
B.A. Psychology,

Illinois State University

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Licensed
School Psychologist

Pre-K to Grade 12

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Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)

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MacKenzie Welch

School Psychologist​

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Degrees

University of St Thomas, BA, Psychology

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, MS in Ed, School Psychology

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Ed. S., School Psychology

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Licensed
School Psychologist

Pre-K to Grade 12

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Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP

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Emily Wendt
K-12 Special Education Consultant

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Degrees
St. Olaf College, Biology and Psychology, Elementary Education

University of St. Thomas, Master of Special Education: Learning Disabilities 

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Licensed

K-6 Elementary Education

5-8 Science

K-12 Special Education: Learning Disabilities

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