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.

Jessika Hughes
Special Education Teacher
Interests: gardening, reading & writing, crafting, listening to music and books on audible, sewing, and daily dog walks.
Things that make me smile: My grandkids, my dogs, sunsets.
Educational Philosophy: Meet the child where he/she is and work to support growth.
Favorite Part of My Job: When students correct me because then I know they are really listening and thinking about what they hear.
My Hero: My grandmother.
What I value Most: Family,Honesty, Integrity, and Being the change you want to see in the world.

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.


