Special Education

Phone: (608) 835-4487

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Laura Bero

Joined OHS In: 2018

Teaching since: 2015
 
Courses Taught: Autism Focus Program Teacher, Common Threads Family Resource Center Teacher, and Intellectual Disabilities Teacher.
 
Education: 
UW-Eau Claire Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education (Cognitive Disabilities, Emotional-Behavioral Disabilities, & Learning Disabilities) 
 
University of St. Thomas Master's Degree in Special Education in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Phone: (608) 835-4432

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Nicole Buol - Program Support Coordinator

Joined OSD: 2002

Teaching since: 2002
 
Course Taught: I was a special education teacher/case manager for the first 13 years. During that time I taught a number of different classes in the special education department, and supported and co-taught classes in a number of departments, but primarily in English. I also taught reading classes during the school year and helped teach the summer school math class. I am currently starting my fifth year as the Program Support Coordinator for the district. In this role I work primarily with teachers to support their work with students.
 
Education: BS in Education from UW-Madison (Special education) and MS in Education from Concordia University-Mequon (Reading)
 

Phone: (608) 835-4414

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Amy Connors

Joined OHS In: 2022

Teaching since: 
 
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Phone: 608) 835-4467

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Shannon Davis

Joined OSD: 2019
 
Teaching Since: 2000
 
Courses Taught: Self-contained classes for deaf and hard of hearing students (Preschool - 12th grade)
 
Education: BS in Foundations of Education from the University of Minnesota (1999); M.Ed. in Deaf Education from the University of Minnesota (2000)

Phone: (608) 835-4242

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Taylor Grimm

Joined OHS In: 2017

Teacher Since: September 2017

Courses Taught: Speech and Language

Education: Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, Masters of Science from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee

Phone: (608) 835-4338

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Rahel Holinbeck

Joined OHS In: 2017-2018

Teaching since: 2005
 
Courses Taught: English and math, study skills, study hall, resource
 
Education: UW Madison - special ecucation

Phone: (608) 835-4447

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Jami Hubatch

Joined OHS In: 2004

Teaching Since: 2012

Courses Taught:  Co-teach physical science, Co-Teach US History 9, English Skills, resource support 

Education: Special Education Teacher Certification from Saint Mary's University, Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science - Sociology from UW-Stevens Point

Phone: (608) 835-1319

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Kyle Kasten

Joined OHS In: 2020

Teaching Since: 2010 

Currently Teaching:  9th and 10th graders and act as a math consultant in addition to providing Learning Resource assistance

Education: BA History and Education (UW-Platteville, 2009); MS Educational Leadership (Concordia University Wisconsin, 2019)

 
 

Phone: (608) 835-4451

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Katie Klas

At OHS Since: 2018

Teaching Since: 2018

Courses Taught: Special Education

Education: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Edgewood College - Masters in Special Education 

Phone: (608) 835-4374

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Travis Koch

Joined OHS In: 2016

Teaching Since: 2010

Courses Taught: Special Education 

Education: BA: UW-Oshkosh MA: UW-Milwaukee 

Phone: (608) 835-4484

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Lora Kuehl

Joined OHS In: 2018

Teaching Since: 2020

Currently Teaching: Special Eduation Teacher/Case Manager

Education: BA Communications from UW Madison/Special Education Teaching Certification from St. Marys MN 

Phone: (608) 835-4484

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Diane Musser

Joined OHS In: 2017

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Phone: (608) 835-1362

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Patricia Paul

Joined OHS In: 2004

Began Working in Education: 1998

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Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Wisconsin-Madison

Phone: (608) 835-4394

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Elisa Ried

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At OHS Since: 2001

Teaching Since: 2001

Courses Taught: Special Education for students aged 18-21 to focus on independence and vocational skills.

Education: Bachelors of Science in Special Education and Elementary Education from Winona State University (2001), Masters of Science in Special Education from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2007), Transition Specialist Certificate from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2007), Alternative Education Licensure from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2013)

Phone: Office: (608) 835-

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Katherine Rybak

Joined OHS In: 2014

Teaching Since: 1993

Courses Taught: Sign Language class, Support for students with hearing loss

Education: BS in Special Education(Cross Categorical) from UW Eau Claire (1993),Masters of Education from UW Lacrosse (2007), National Board Certified Teacher (2009), Post Baccalaureate degree Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (2014)

Phone: (608) 835-6003

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Melissa Staskal

Joined OHS In: 2017

Teaching Since: 2008

Courses Taught: Physical Therapy

Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Phone: (608) 835-1360

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Dan Steen

Joined OHS In: 2015

Teaching since: 2015

Duties: Case Manager

Education: Bachelor's of Science