Special Education
Students who have communication, learning, cognitive, social, emotional, physical, or other health disabilities may be eligible for Special Education Services. Students who qualify for service will receive a continuum of service based on individual need. This service is determined by the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team and is written in the student’s IEP. Courses cover English, social studies, science, math, individualized instruction, and more. If you have questions or want more information about special education services, please visit the District 197 Special Programs (new link) website.
Amy Adams
651-403-7300 | ex. 3100
| amy.adams@isd197.org
Keyla Betanzos
651-403-7300 | ex.
| keyla.bentanzos@isd197.org
John Bradford
651-403-7300 | ex.
| john.bradford@isd197.org
Nancy Coffeen
651-403-7300 | ex. 3113
| nancy.coffeen@isd197.org
Karen Erickson
651-403-7300 | ex. 3118
| karen.erickson@isd197.org
Sarah Elkin, School Psychologist
651-403-7233
| sarah.elkin@isd197.org
Suzanne Feiertag, Speech Language Pathologist
651-403-7300 | ex. 3120
| suzanne.feiertag@isd197.org
Ruth Follensbee
651-403-7300 | ex. 3121
| ruth.follensbee@isd197.org
Heather Gardner, Department Lead
651-403-7300 | 3123
| heather.gardner@isd197.org
Tony Gatti, SpEd Assessor
651-403-7186
| tony.gatti@isd197.org
Athena Gause
651-403-7300 | ex. 3125
| athena.gause@isd197.org
Susan Grove
651-403-7300 | ex. 3200
| athena.gause@isd197.org
Kirsten Huber, Autism / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
651-403-7300 | ex. 3132
| kirsten.huber@isd197.org
Jordyn Kruse
651-403-7300 | 3196
| jordyn.kruse@isd197.org
Matthew Malmberg-Merthan
651-403-7300 | ex. 3147
| matthew.malmbergmerthan@isd197.org
Jay Miller
651-403-7300 | ex. 3153
| peter.bohacek@isd197.org
Laura Scott
651-403-7300 | 3171
| laura.scott@isd197.org
Rob Terry
651-403-7300 | ex. 3182
| robert.terry@isd197.org
John Tillander
651-403-7300 | ex. 3183
| john.tillander@isd197.org
David Weiss
651-403-7300 | ex. 3188
| david.weiss@isd197.org
Melinda Weiss
651-403-7300 | ex. 3189
| melinda.weiss@isd197.org