Special Education

Special education is a broad term that describes the education of students who have intellectual, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. The Independence Community School District’s special education programs consist of specially designed instruction, aligned with the Iowa Core, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. The wide range of services include:

  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Co-taught & Pull-out Classes
  • Consultation
  • Collaboration
  • Special Class Services
  • Transition
  • Alternative Placement Services

Special education teachers work collaboratively with general education teachers to ensure the best education for all students.

Special Education Delivery Plan

Staff

Lindsay Heying

Director of Special Education and Student Supports

Email: lheying@indeek12.org

Early Childhood Center (PK4)

LouAnn Bresson

PK4/Special Education Teacher

Jennifer Bruns

Special Education Associate

Janelle Kress

Special Education Associate
East Elementary (JK-2)

Crystal Bernard

Special Education Associate

Emma Carter

Special Education Associate

Christina Garrigus-Jones

Special Education Associate

Kathy Hemsath

Special Education Associate

Theresa Hocken

Special Education Associate

Jordan Kurtz

Special Education Associate

Erin Maurer

Special Education Associate

Stephanie McCrea

Special Education Associate

Amy Peyton

Special Education Associate

Michelle Prenosil

Special Education Associate

Brooke Reed

Special Education Teacher

Jessica Studebaker

Special Education Teacher

Becky Uchytil

Special Education Teacher, TLC Collaborative Team Leader

Maureen Visek

Special Education Associate
West Elementary (3-6)

Robin Bumber

Special Education Associate

Amber Ciesielski

Special Education Associate

Alicia Conner

Special Education Teacher, TLC Collaborative Team Leader

Sarah Davis

Special Education Teacher

Abby Fitzsimmons

Special Education Associate

Susan Gonterman

Special Education Associate

Heather Gothard

Special Education Associate

Noa Kruse

Special Education Teacher

Theresa Kurt

Special Education Associate

Tiffany Lampe

Special Education Teacher

Holly McGraw

Special Education Teacher

Janet McLaren

Special Education Associate

Danielle Miller

Special Education Teacher, TLC Collaborative Team Leader

Ashley Nehl

Special Education Associate

Morgan Ohl

Special Education Associate

Jessica Spillman

Special Education Associate

Pat Szobonya

Special Education Associate
Junior/Senior High (7-12)

Trisha Baez

Special Education Associate

Brandi Fox

Special Education Associate

Kara Hoyle

Special Education Teacher

Rachel Hurley

English/Language Arts Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Kimberly Kremer

Special Education Associate

Bridget Krempges

Special Education Teacher

Leah Martinson

Special Education Associate

Brittany Melka

Special Education Associate

Teri Neil

Special Education Teacher

John Neil

Special Education Teacher

Connor Olson

Special Education Teacher

Pam Rasmussen

Special Education Associate

Seth Rupprecht

Special Education Teacher, Girls Basketball Coach, Football Coach, Boys Track Coach, TLC Process Champions Team

Kate Stainbrook

Special Education Teacher

Jennifer Stull

Special Education Associate

Melynda Tegler

Special Education Associate