Special Services

Special Services Staff

	Monique Siemerink, Special Services Director As the Director of Special Services, Monique leads many instructional and health based initiatives and grant programs and provides support and direction for special services staff including special education staff, counselors, and nurses. Monique’s focus is on ensuring each student has access to a free and appropriate public education.
	Mindy Le Roux, Assistant Director As the Assistant Director of Special Services, Mindy supports special education teachers and specialists in providing services to students as well as ensuring District compliance with federal and state laws.
	Kim Breeding, Secretary Kim is the Administrative Assistant to the Director and Assistant Director of Special Services. Kim can be reached by email or by calling 541-689-3283, ext 2003.
	Lisa Bateman, Behavior Specialist As the District Behavior Specialist, Lisa works closely with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel on a consultative basis providing behavioral support and resources. Lisa may be reached by phone at 541-607-9701, ext 2618, or by email.
	Nicole Zwink, Adaptive Physical Education Specialist Nicole ensures that all students in Bethel have the opportunity to develop motor skills and improve fitness via participation in the physical education curriculum. When students have difficulty taking part, Nicole, staff, and parents decide upon a plan that facilitates participation in the general curriculum, provides an alternative, or offers a combination of learning situations. Nicole can be reached by phone at 541-689-3283, ext. 2005, or by email.
	Daniel Duss, School Psychologist Daniel works as a school psychologist for Prairie Mountain School, Danebo Elementary, and Fairfield Elementary. His primary responsibilities involve assessing students for specific academic and behavioral disabilites, evaluating data, and determining special education eligibility based on federal regulations. He also works closely with teachers, counselors, and other school personnel on a consultative basis providing support for pre-referral services. Daniel may be reached by phone at 541-689-3283, ext 2022, or by email.
	Heidi Burk, School Psychologist Heidi is a school psychologist at Prairie Mountain School, Shasta Middle School, and Irving Elementary. Her primary responsibilities include evaluating students for special education and consulting with parents, teachers, and other school staff regarding student social, emotional, cognitive, academic, and behavioral challenges. Heidi may be reached by phone at 541-689-0512, ext 2022.
	Chad Harrison, School Psychologist Chad is a School Psychologist for Willamette, Kalapuya, and all out of district settings for high school students. Chad brings to Bethel a wealth of experience and knowledge in supporting students with behavioral challenges and working within the framework of Positive Behavior Support to encourage student learning.
	Amanda Godard, Secretary Amanda is the Special Education Records Secretary for the district. She checks all paperwork turned in by special education teachers and enters data for state reporting. She can be reached by email or by calling 541-689-3283, ext 2018.
	Dianne Hill, Department Secretary Dianne provides support to the Instruction Department, including scheduling Instruction Department activities, scanning math and reading assessments, and general office support . She can be reached by email or by calling 541-689-3283, ext. 2031