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Special Education

Special Education at VASD

The Verona Area School District (VASD) takes immense pride in its rich history of providing exceptional services to children with disabilities and their families. VASD offers a range of special education services to students aged 3 to 21, encompassing a diverse range of disability categories as defined by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). For a comprehensive list of these categories, please refer to the DPI's official documentation.

What distinguishes VASD's approach to special education is its commitment to fostering collaboration and the robust community support that our students with disabilities receive. With an unwavering focus on the seamless integration of services, our educators are continuously dedicated to enhancing their professional expertise to ensure the provision of highly effective services and instruction to our students. Our primary goal is to empower each student to progress toward greater independence, thus enabling them to become productive and successful members of our community as they transition into adulthood.

Special Education Leadership Team

Sarah Ouzounian

Sarah Ouzounian

Interim Director of Special Education

School(s)/Program(s):

  • District Wide – Interim Director of Special Education
  • Foundations Program
  • Early Childhood Special Education
  • Associate Principal – Savanna Oaks Middle

📞 Call/Text: (608) 513-9375

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Briana Gustafson

Briana Gustafson

Associate Principal

School(s):

  • Glacier Edge Elementary
  • New Century Charter
  • Verona Area International School

📞 Call/Text: (608) 206-2969

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Hope Yates

Hope Yates

Associate Principal

School(s)/Program(s):

  • Sugar Creek Elementary

📞 Call: (608) 845-4126

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Kim Griffin

Kim Griffin

Associate Principal

School(s)/Program(s):

  • Stoner Prairie Elementary
  • Country View Elementary

📞 Call/Text: (608) 695-7217

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Pricila Ortiz

Pricila Ortiz

Associate Principal

School(s)/Program(s):

  • Badger Ridge Middle School
  • Core Knowledge Charter School

📞 Call/Text: (608) 213-3941

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Talisa Dussliere Corcoran

Talisa Dussliere Corcoran

Associate Principal

School(s)/Program(s):

  • Verona Area High School
  • 18-21 Transition Program

📞 Call: (608) 653-1272

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