Special Education
D49 Special Education Overview
D49 Special Education Department recognizes each student as an individual. Our staff is committed to respect, enable, and empower each of our students. In D49 we strive to foster a caring, creative, and inclusive learning environment emphasizing positive spirit and resilience.
It is our goal to provide educators and administrators current information and resources in the areas of instruction, accommodations, and assessment for students with a disability. Please contact your school special education team to discuss individual programming for your child.
Special Ed information
Special Education Office
ADDRESS: 3850 Pony Tracks Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80922
PHONE: 719-494-8932
Contact your school of attendance for information on individual programming for your child.
Special Education Staff
Rhonda May
Director of Special Education
Michelle Kelley-Davies
Special Education Coordinator
David Hurley
Special Education Coordinator
Bridgitte Martin
Special Education Coordinator
Sheryl Montoya
Special Education Coordinator
Geri Pribble
Administrative Assistant to Director
Maria Austin
Special Education Instructional Coach
Julie Can
Occupational Therapist
Deon Cobasky
School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) Specialist
Haley DeMarrais
Medicaid Compliance Assistant
Michael Duke
School Physical Therapist
Cindy Little
Assistive Technology Specialist
Stephanie Peterson
Special Education Instructional Coach
Sheryl Pixley
Medicaid Programs Specialist
Abby Rowley
Special Education Teacher- Elevates Transition Program
Heather Salas
Speech Language Pathologist
Ethan Steinberg
Transition Coordinator
Melissa Swanson
Special Education Instructional Coach - SSN