Special Education - Philosophy
The Special Education Department provides a full continuum of placements to students who have been found eligible to receive special education services. The Special Education Department is committed to providing a supportive environment in which our students with special education needs can develop academic, social, emotional, vocational and life skills. The department strives to assist each student to access a variety of learning opportunities by offering modified academic classes, support for general education classes and related services. Our staff assists students in their efforts to become self-aware, self-advocating and self-directed learners.
Name | Role | Location | Phone |
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Bridget Connolly | Asst. Superintendent of Special Education & Student Services | District | 847-626-3990 |
Kate Seiwert | Director of Transition Services & Private Day | District | 847-626-2344 |
Joseph Bruzzino | Director | Central | 847-626-3120 |
Nicole Valaitis | Coordinator | Central | 847-626-2876 |
Matthew Singer | Director of Special Education | North | 847-626-2341 |
Kate Geist | Assistant Director | North | 847-626-2370 |
Stephanie Hentz | Director of Special Education | West | 847-626-2880 |
Amy Bartlett | Assistant Director | West | 847-626-2886 |
Bernadette Komenda | Assistant Director of Transition Services | District | 847-626-2348 |