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Special Education

Mission Statement
The mission of the special education department is to work in partnership with all other Hinsdale South departments to educate students who experience disabilities that affect their learning, support their academic achievement and self-reflection in the learning process, foster the development of each student’s character, and assist students in their preparation for post-secondary education, careers and community contributions.

Department Goals

  • Students will meet or exceed academic/learning standards. 
  • Students will understand, apply, evaluate, and adapt learning strategies to acquire knowledge and demonstrate learning.
  • Students will meet transition goals addressing competencies for post-secondary education, independent living, community participation and employment.
  • Students will become proficient self –advocates, demonstrating effective communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Special Education Department Staff

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Michael Anderson

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4326

Kathleen Andrews

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
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Kelly Andrews

Titles: Student Support Intervent
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4331

Edmund Arroyo

Titles: Social Worker
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4570

Bria Baber

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4590

Christine Barnoski

Titles: One-on-One Aide
Locations: South, Transition Center
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4573

Aimee Barranco

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4332

Karly Bartolucci

Titles: Speech Language Pathologist
Locations: South
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4339

Alexander Bitto

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4328

Nancy Brown

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South, Transition Center
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4334

Karrie Burge

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4292

Amanda Burton

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4325

Erica Busse

Titles: BASES Teacher
Locations: South
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Caitlin Case

Titles: Physical Therapist
Locations: Central, South, Transition Center
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4301

Taryn Chrapkowski

Titles: Transition Services Coordinator
Locations: Central, South, Transition Center
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-734-2516

Samantha Christensen

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4330

Jenifer Cochran

Titles: Psychologist
Locations: South, Transition Center
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4338

Adan Contreras

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4298

Diane Corson

Titles: Administrative Assistant
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4291

Joe Defalco

Titles: Substitute
Locations: South
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Debbie Dixon

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4322

Ewelina Dybaczewska

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4321

Gina Erickson

Titles: Student Success Center Coordinator
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4590

Stephanie Fox

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4303

Robert Green

Titles: School Psychologist
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4341

Michael Gross

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: Central, South
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Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4336

Katherine Havertape

Titles: Social Worker
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4324

Karen Holmes

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4334

Patricia Horstman

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:

Tawann Jackson

Titles: Substitute
Locations: South
Email:

Jennifer Johnson-Morrison

Titles: Haven Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:

Carol Jorissen

Titles: Haven Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:

Matthew Kahler

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4327

Anne Kairis

Locations: South
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Abigail Keeton

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:

Claudia Kelly

Titles: Social Worker
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4319

Roberta Kleyweg

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4334

Katherine Kokenes

Titles: Social Worker
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4594

Shannon Komperda

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4263

Ryan Kuhlman

Titles: Haven Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:

Stephanie Lamb

Titles: Psychologist
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4309

Gina Larocco

Titles: Substitute
Locations: South
Email:

Stephanie Ley

Titles: Occupational Therapist
Locations: Central, South, Transition Center
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4572

Dorothy Lo Duca

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4340

Margaret Lydon

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4323

Anthony Madonia

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4329

Kevin Maloney

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: South
Email:

Kristin Marks Pascavage

Titles: Director of Special Education
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4290

Lance Martin

Titles: Social Worker
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4604

Hope Mayer

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: South
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4317
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Kristin Marks Pascavage

Kristin Marks Pascavage

Director of Special Education
South

Heather Stomberg

Assistant Director of Special Education
South

Diane Corson

Administrative Assistant
South