Student Support Services Staff |
Although some of us do not have the opportunity to work out in the schools as often as we would like, we never forget that everything we do is for the benefit of students.
Please do not hesitate to contact our office. We are happy to assist you!
| Director | Diana Shaum Assistant: Michele Moore | Responsible for all aspects of Student Support Services, including all special education staff, counselors, school nurses, psychologists, special needs preschools, speech therapists, occupational/physical therapists, and Crisis Response Team. | 928.527.6171 |
| Coordinator, Special Education | Cathy Cox Secretary: Corinne Johnson | Works with special education staff at Christensen, Cromer, Killip, Knoles, Puente de Hozho, Thomas, MEMS, and SHS. Coordinates district homebound program, TAPP, para-professionals, and e-IEP Pro (computerized IEP program). | 928.527.6178 |
| Coordinator, Special Education | Tammy Nelson Secretary: Corinne Johnson | Works with special education staff at DeMiguel, Kinsey, Leupp, Marshall, Sechrist, South Beaver, FMS, CHS, and FHS. Coordinates gifted education, ARTC/RTC placements, AIMS-A testing, and Continental Project. | 928.527.6172 |
| Lead School Psychologist | Tom McMillian | Coordinates school psychologists as well as elementary and middle school Behavior Support Programs (Cromer, MEMS, Project TIA Elementary). | 928.527.6161 |
| Alternative Education/ Special Education Administrator | Dane Gruver | Coordinates high school Behavior Support Programs (CHS, FHS, and Project TIA High School) as well as Project New Start. | 928.220.1997 |
| Coordinator, Prevention | Sally Ake Secretary: Ellie Sexton | Works with all schools in prevention areas, including Red Ribbon Week, ALL-STAR Programs at the middle and high school levels, DARE Education, Saturday School, Challenge Program, FAST Parenting Program, suicide intervention training, and STOP (School Teams Offer Prevention) fundraising. | 928.527.6162 |
| Work Experience Specialist | Lois Wells | Works with high schools to place special needs student in jobs within the school district and community to achieve vocational goals. Works with special education staff district-wide in transition issues. | 928.527.6174 |
| Nurse Supervisor | Mardi Douglas | Coordinates the activities of school nurses district wide. | 928.220.0223 |
| Assistive Technology Specialist | Sean Kugler | Works with special education staff to determine assistive technology needs for students. Coordinates ordering and distribution of assistive technology software and devices district wide. | 928.527.6144/ 928.220.1198 |
| Account Specialist/ Office Manager | Michele Moore | Assistant to Diana Shaum. Maintains department budgets and prepares purchase orders. Provides logistical support to Crisis Response Team. Prepares and submits special education grants with Arizona Department of Education. Maintains records on special education staffing allocations. Submits end-of-year data collection. | 928.527.6160 |
| Program Secretary | Pam Bowen | Provides secretarial support to school psychologists. Coordinates district testing material orders. | 928.527.6179 |
| Program Secretary | Corinne Johnson | Provides secretarial support to Cathy Cox and Tammy Nelson. Processes student records requests. Prepares and submits payroll for department. Coordinates district-wide training in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI),working with medically fragile students, and other department training. | 928.527.6116 |
| Program Secretary | Debbie Kelsey | Maintains student records database (SIRS) and files for special needs students. Responsible for special education state reporting. | 928.527.6170 |
| Program Secretary | Kim LiPuma | Maintains student records database and student files. Provides support and training to staff in the use of e-IEp Pro. Screens preschool placement inquiries from parents. | 928.527.6176 |
| Program Secretary | Ellie Sexton | Provides secretarial support to Sally Ake and Extended School Year Program. Schedules district-wide student discipline hearings. | 928.527.6182 |
| Medicaid Specialist | Kathy Warren | Maintains Medicaid in the Public Schools Program (MIPS) and Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program (MAC), including organization of billing records, CPR/First Aid training, and all aspects of Medicaid. | 928.527.6163 |