A NETWORK OF HIGHLY TRAINED EDUCATORS
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Stacey Benz
Executive Director of Education Operations
Degree
K-12 Administration
Hamline University
Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education
Hamline University,
Hospitality & Tourism Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Licensed
K-12 Principal
K-6 Elementary Education
5-8 Communication Arts/Literature
MANAGING PARTNERS
Jessica Schlegel
Founder-Managing Partner/ Early Childhood Special Education Consultant
Degrees
M.Ed. Early Childhood Special Education
B.A. Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
Licensed
K-6 Elementary Education
K-3 Early Childhood Education
Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education
Melissa Novak
Managing Partner/ Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Special Education: Iowa State University
M.A. Ed: Saint Mary’s University
Autism Certificate Program: St. Cloud State University
Licensed
B-6 Early Childhood Special Education
B-Grade 3 Early Childhood Education
B-6 Autism Spectrum Disorders
Lindsay DelMedico
Managing Partner/ Early Childhood Special Education Consultant
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
Licensed
B-6 Autism Spectrum Disorder
Birth- Grade 3 Early Childhood Education
Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Amy Muller
Manager of ECSE Services
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant/ Developmental Delay Consultant
Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Special Education: University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
M.A. Education: Saint Mary’s University
Licensed
Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education
Annie Brockopp
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher/DD Consultant
Degrees
University of MN Duluth - Unified Early Childhood Studies
Licensed
Birth-Grade 3 Early Education
Birth- Age 6 Special Education
Mey Chov
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant
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
Courtney Flaherty
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant
Degree
B.A. Early Childhood Special Education: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Licensed
Birth- Grade 3 Early Education
Birth-6 Early Childhood Special Education
Mandy Lindstrom
Screening Coordinator
Degrees
B.A. Elementary Education,
Bethel University
M.S. Educational Leadership,
California State University, East Bay
Licensed
3-Prek Pre-primary Education
K-6 Elementary Education
Certificates:
Wilson Dyslexia
CLASS observation
Jennifer Purkat
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Degrees
University of WI-Stout, BA: Early Childhood Education, MS: Early Childhood Special Education
Licensed
Early Childhood Education (Birth-3rd)
Early Childhood Special Education
Maria Rubio
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant
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
Licensed
B-6 Early Childhood Special Education
B-12 Autism Spectrum Disorders
Brendean Ruis
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant / Developmental Delay Consultant
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
Licensed
Birth-Grade 3 Early Education
Birth- Age 6 Special Education
Birth- Age 6 Autism Spectrum Disorders
Chrissy Christensen
Early Childhood Special Education Consultant / Teacher
Degrees
B.S. Early Childhood Special Education and Early Childhood Education: University of Minnesota
M.A. Early Childhood Special Education: University of St. Thomas
Licensed
B-6 Early Childhood Special Education
Brittany Finch
Special Education DCD consultant
Degrees
B.S. Special Education-Developmental Cognitive Disabilities- Minnesota State University, Mankato
Licensed
K-12 Special Education-DD
SPECIAL EDUCATION OPERATIONS
Melissa Holten
Manager of Special Education Operations
K-12 Special Education Consultant
Degrees
M.A. Teaching
University of St. Thomas,
B.S. Retail Merchandising
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities,
Licensed
Special Education: Academic Behavioral Strategist, K-12
Special Education: Learning Disabilities, K-12
Elementary Education, K-6
Mathematics, 5-8
Kelly Semlak
K-12 Special Education Consultant
Degree
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
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER CONSULTANTS
Caroline Becker
Liaison for School Based Services
Autism Spectrum Disorder Consultant
Degrees
BA in Trumpet Performance,
University of St. Thomas
MA in Music Education,
University of St. Thomas
MA in Special Education
(anticipated May 2022)
Bethel University
Licensed
K-12 Instrumental and General Music
K-12 Emotional Behavioral Disorders
B-12 Autism Spectrum Disorder
Deborah Substad
K-12 Special Education Consultant
Degrees
B.S. Special Education: Bob Jones University
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
Mary Watkins
Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Consultant
Degree
M.A. Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Licensed
Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders (B-12)
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS
Melissa Berg
School Psychologist
Degrees
Ed.S. School Psychology,
Minot State University
B.S. Psychology,
University of North Dakota
Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist
Jacque Ims
School Psychologist
Degrees
BA in Psychology,
College of St. Benedict
MA in Educational Psychology and Ed.S. School Psychology from University of Minnesota
Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist
Amanda Kleinhans
School Psychologist
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
Kelly Peterson
School Psychologist
Degrees
Ed School Psychology
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
B.S. Psychology,
St. Cloud State University
Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist
Cayla Rother
Social Worker
Degree
B.A. Social Work from Luther College M.A. Ed from Concordia University
Licensed
Social Worker (LSW) Board of Social Work and School Social Worker I with the Department of Education
Janet Quinn
School Psychologist
Degrees
B.A. in Psychology,
University of Montana
M.A. in School Psychology
University of Montana
Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist
Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Paul Sisson
School Psychologist
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
Licensed
Licensed Psychologist (LP 4009)
Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Tessa Tanaka
School Psychologist
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
Licensed
School Psychologist
Pre-K to Grade 12
Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)