A NETWORK OF HIGHLY TRAINED EDUCATORS
Caroline Becker
Liaison for School Based Services
Autism Spectrum Disorder 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
Melissa Berg
School Psychologist
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Degrees
Ed.S. School Psychology,
Minot State University
B.S. Psychology,
University of North Dakota
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Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kelly Peterson
School Psychologist
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Degrees
Ed School Psychology
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
B.S. Psychology,
St. Cloud State University
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Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist
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
Janet Quinn
School Psychologist
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Degrees
B.A. in Psychology,
University of Montana
M.A. in School Psychology
University of Montana
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Licensed
PreK-12 School Psychologist
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Certifications
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
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
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
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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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
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)
Mary Watkins
Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Consultant
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Degrees
M.A. Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Licensed
Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders (B-12)
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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