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Special Education

Elementary Special Education

At PACT, every student can succeed when given the right tools and guidance tailored to their individual learning journey.

The Special Education department at the Elementary Campus serves students from grades K to 5, offering personalized services to support both academic progress and personal growth. Our team is committed to providing a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for all eligible students. 

To access special education services, students must complete an evaluation process and meet eligibility criteria for a specific disability category as outlined by the Minnesota Department of Education. Their disability must also significantly impact educational performance, requiring specialized instruction. A student may have a medical diagnosis but not qualify for services if there is no educational need. Conversely, a student could qualify for special education based on an educational diagnosis even without a formal medical diagnosis. 

At the secondary level, we work closely with families, students, and staff to develop supportive, personalized plans that prepare students for success both in school and beyond.

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Special Education Resources

Meet the Elementary Special Education Team

  • AnnaRae Klopfer
    Director of Special Services
  • Gail Penner
    Administrative Assistant
  • Jessica Muellner
    Due Process Coordinator
  • Karrin Jensen
    Special Education Assessments

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    EXPERIENCE

    • Special Education Evaluation Team, PACT Charter School (2025-present)
    • Special Education Teacher, PACT Charter School (2024-2025)
    • Special Education Teacher, Forest Lake School District
    • Special Education Teacher, Columbia Heights Public Schools

     

    EDUCATION

    • B.A. Science -Teaching Special Education (K-12), Winona State University

     

  • Jill Borchers
    Special Education Teacher
  • Ella Janasz
    Elementary Special Education Teacher 

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    EXPERIENCE

    • Elementary Special Education Teacher, PACT Charter School (2025 - Present) 
    • Primary Special Education Teacher Internship, Shaw Elementary in Beavercreek, OH (2025) 

     

    EDUCATION

    • B.A. Special Education, Cedarville University
  • Lisa Kermode

    Elementary Special Education Teacher

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    EXPERIENCE

    • Elementary Special Education Teacher, PACT Charter School (2023-present)
    • Elementary Special Education Teacher, Rush Creek Elementary School
    • Transition Special Education Teacher, Orono Public Schools
    • K-6 General Education and Special Education Teacher, Esko Public Schools


    EDUCATION

    • M.Ed. Special Education - Academic Behavior Strategist, Bethel University
    • Organizational Effectiveness and Organizational Change Certifications, University of Minnesota
    • M.B.A. Business, University of St. Thomas
    • B.A. Business and Child Psychology, University of Minnesota
  • Taylor Streckert
    Special Education Teacher

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    EXPERIENCE

    • Special Education Teacher, PACT Charter School (2025-present)
    • K-4 Special Education Teacher (5 years)
    • Grade 1 Teacher (4 years)
    • Grade 4 Teacher (1 year)

     

    EDUCATION

    • M.A., Bethel University (in progress)
    • B.A. Elementary and STEAM Education, University of St. Thomas
  • Natasha Tice
    Special Education Teacher

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    EXPERIENCE

    • Special Education Teacher, PACT Charter School (2023-present)
    • Intervention Teacher, Anoka-Hennepin School District (2021-2023)
    • Children's Director, Connections Church (2017-2021)
    • Academic tutor (2004-2024)
    • Elementary Teacher, St. Alphonsus Catholic School (1997-1999)

    EDUCATION

    • M.A. Special Education and Specific Learning Disabilities Licensure, Concordia University - St. Paul
    • B.A. Elementary Education and Reading Instruction, St. Cloud State University
  • Susanna Fomby
    District Social Worker
  • Lisa Holmquist
    Social Worker
  • Jennifer Stockdale
    School Psychologist Intern

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    EXPERIENCE

    • School Psychologist Intern, PACT Charter School (2025-present)
    • Practicum for School Psychology, Harriet Bishop Elementary and Rahn Elementary School
    • Paraprofessional, ISD 196
    • Minnesota Autistic Center

    EDUCATION

    • EdS, School Psychology (in progress)
    • M.A. School Psychology, Capella University
    • B.A. Psychology, Capella University 
  • Lauren Clements
    Speech Pathologist