A NETWORK OF HIGHLY TRAINED EDUCATORS
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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​
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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