Special Education Department


OUR MISSION

 

The mission of the Galena Park ISD Special Education Department is to provide students with special needs a nurturing environment that provides valuable educational experiences designed to meet their unique needs.  This mission will be accomplished through developing a unified, collective vision for learning through the collaboration of parent, school personnel, and community members.

 

 

WE BELIEVE:

  • All students can learn
  • In high expectations
  • In the value of respect and diversity
  • Positive reinforcement and encouragement nurture self-confidence
  • In educating students in the least restrictive environment



Special Education Contacts

Lina Esquivel

Senior Director of Special Education

 

Tessy Saad

Secretary to the Director of Special Education

832-386-1234


Michael Immel

Special and Federal Programs Budget Clerk

832-386-1072


Tammy Takeda

Director of Special Education Curriculum

and Instruction


Sonia Medrano

Secretary to the Director of Special Education

Curriculum and Instruction

832-386-1069


Dr. Carol Booth

Director of Special Education Appraisal and Compliance


Dena Feather

Secretary to the Director of Appraisal and Compliance

832-386-1080

Eric Kirchner

Coordinator of Special Education

for Support Services and Compliance

832-386-1026

TK Dunbar

Coordinator of Special Education for Appraisal

and Compliance

832-386-1087

Janet Leone

Special Education Appraisal Specialist

832-386-1156

Jackie Fournier

Special Education Instructional Specialist Elementary

832-386-1397

Anne Eaves

Special Education Instructional Specialist Secondary

832-386-1398

Cindy Jeansonne

Elementary Specialist for Preschool Programs for

Children with Disabilities and Life Skills (PPCD)

832-386-3239

Christy Poe

Secondary Specialist for Life Skills

832-386-1399

Renee Martin

Behavior Specialist Supervisor

Behavior Training Center

832-386-3640

Cathy Bowen

Behavior Specialist for Elementary Campuses

832-386-3569

Chari Burnett

Behavior Specialist for Secondary Campuses

832-386-3569

Mike Serrano

Lead Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

832-386-3707

Karen Henry

Special Education Counselor

832-386-1280


Maria Martinez

District Records Clerk

832-386-1514

Sofia Cantu

Special Education Materials Clerk

832-386-1071

Maria Serna

Special Education Resource Services Clerk

832-386-1075