Mercer Island School District

206-236-3330

Welcome to Special Services

Holly Bailey	Director of Special Services	206-236-3329
Caroline Goltz	Special Services Administrative Assistant	206-236-3329

Hannah Bolivar	Special Education Instructional Coach (Elementary PLP)	206-735-1245
Simone Carmel	Early Childhood Education Coordinator	206-230-6032
Joan Papasedero	Special Education Instructional Coach (Resource Room Program)	206-735-0206
Julie Riccio	Special Education Instructional Coach (Secondary PLP)	206-735-1189
Nicki Winder	Special Education Instructional Coach (Compass Programs)	206-735-1774

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Approximately 10% of the Mercer Island School District K-12 student population qualifies for one or more special education services. Special education is a federal and state mandated program that districts are obligated to provide. We are committed to all students on the continuum of learning. At the left of your screen, please see the special education programs we offer.

If you suspect your school-age child has a disability that is impacting their education, please contact the psychologist at your child's school:

Island Park Elementary: Dawn Winters at 206-230-6279
Lakeridge Elementary: Dawn Winters at 206-230-6012
Northwood Elementary: Dr. Karen Wilke at 206-275-5840
West Mercer Elementary: Simone Carmel at 206-230-6032
Islander Middle School: Elaine McClellan at 206-230-6187
Mercer Island High School and Crest Learning Center: Mike Neff at 206-236-3347

For general questions about the MISD Special Education program, contact Administrative Assistant Caroline Goltz at 206-236-3329

The Mercer Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) Coordinator: Erin Battersby, Senior Director, (206) 230-6227 erin.battersby@mercerislandschools.org Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Erin Battersby, Senior Director, (206) 230-6227 erin.battersby@mercerislandschools.org Section 504 & ADA Coordinator: Nova Williams, Assistant Director, (206) 236-4510 nova.williams@mercerislandschools.org Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Erin Battersby, Senior Director, (206) 230-6227 erin.battersby@mercerislandschools.org. All content copyright Mercer Island School District 2017.