Special Education
Leslie Marks
Special Education Teacher
Interests: I spend my time tutoring students seven days a week.
Things that make me smile: My three year old grandson every Saturday morning as we play and learn together.
Favorite Part of My Job: Finally seeing students click into the reading process once they get past the frustration.
My Hero: My mother who taught me the value of hard work and pushed me to be an Entrepreneur
What I value Most: The garage full of curriculum and educational materials that I have collected over the last thirty years that I use on a daily basis
Brandi Jones
Special Education Teacher
Interests: Scuba diving, hiking, reading
Things that make me smile: Dogs, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Part of My Job: Getting to see children build confidence in themselves
My Hero: I don’t know
What I value Most: Integrity and trustworthiness
Jessika Hughes
Special Education Teacher
Interests: kayaking, dog walks, gardening, family time, reading, crafting
Things that make me smile: my grandkids, sunsets, delicious food
Educational Philosophy: Meet the child where they are.
Favorite Part of My Job: When students get my sense of humor
My Hero: My grandmother
What I value Most: Honesty, Laughter, my family
Colleen Cleland
SLP
Interests: Crocheting, traveling, painting, and reading
Things that make me smile: My family and friends, vacations
Favorite Part of My Job: I love watching students expand their ability to communicate and see their confidence grow as they show us all they learn.
My Heroes: My parents
What I value Most: Spending time with my family and friends