- Ferris High School
- Meet the Staff
Special Education
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Michelle Adams
Education and Credentials
- SFCC AA
- EWU Bachelors in Elementary Ed
- EWU Masters in Ed SpEd
Favorite Ferris Memory
- The kindness and support from the staff since day one has been amazing!
Dale Alexander
- DI Personal Choices
- DI Practical Health and Fitness
- DI Independent Living
Education and Credentials
- Spokane Falls Community College-AA
- Eastern WASHINGTON University-BAE
- Grand Canyon University, MBA, MedAdmin, MA Leadership.
Clubs and Sports
- Coach- Freshman football
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Working with great staff
Sam Brown
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Education and Credentials
- University of Arizona (freshman year of college)
- Gonzaga University (Bachelors Degree)
Clubs and Sports
- ASB/Leadership Advisor
- Varsity Baseball Head Coach
- Assistant Football Coach
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Beating Gonzaga Prep in football my 2nd year coaching.
Tim Carroll
- Math Practice 1
- Math Target 1
- Literacy Practice 1
- Independent Living Transition
- Adaptive Leisure
Education and Credentials
- WSU
- EWU
- Gonzaga
Clubs and Sports
- Coach for Special Athletes
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Hard to say but probably the day I was hired at Ferris with my former wrestling coach on the interview board. Also, my first day on the job was a favorite memory because I was so nervous and at the end of the day, I knew I picked the right profession.
Shane Daniels
Education and Credentials
- Spokane Community College -associates degree,
- Eastern Washington University- bachelor's degree
- Western Governors University -master's degree
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Walking into the building for the first time, and knowing that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.
Jane Draeger
- Geometry Target
- Geometry
Education and Credentials
- Northern Arizona University: Bachelor's of Science in Elementary and Special Education
- Washington State University Spokane: Currently working on Master's of Educational Leadership
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I'm new to Ferris, so I haven't had many memories yet, but I've been so impressed with how supportive teh staff and students are at Ferris.
Ron Evans
- Independent Living Transition
- Math Practice 1
- Literacy Practice/Reading Fundamentals
- Biology Modified/Chemistry Modified
- US History Modified/World History Modified
Education and Credentials
- Spokane Falls CC first 2 years AA degree
- EWU BAE in special education
- Grand Canyon University Masters in Teaching
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Working with all the wonderful Ferris students each year to put on the Holiday dance.
Karissa Jacobson
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga University,BA in Special Education
- Walden University, MA in Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
- Gonzaga University, Professional Certificate
- CVSD, Highly Qualified in Reading, Writing, Math
Clubs and Sports
- Advisor for Random Acts of Kindness
Favorite Ferris Memory
- "Working" with some of my favorite people!!
Catherine Malone
Education and Credentials
- San Diego State University, BA English
- Point Loma Nazarene University, MA Special Education
- National Board Certified Teacher, Exceptional Needs Specialist
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I am new to Ferris and don't have a favorite memory yet! It has been wonderful getting to know the staff and students!
Ashley Manfred
Education and Credentials
- Gonzaga University (Bachelors and Masters)
Clubs and Sports
- Video Game Club
Favorite Ferris Memory
- My first year teaching in the old F building - so many memorable things about that year!
Lindsey Miller
- Literacy Practice 1
- Math Practice 1
- Independent Living Transition
- Adaptive Leisure
Education and Credentials
- Eastern Washington University - Bachelors in Education Whitworth University - Masters Social and Emotional Learning
Favorite Ferris Memory
- Attending dances so that my students could attend and experience a school dance.
Samantha Nix
- Algebra
- Target Algebra
Education and Credentials
- Spokane Falls Community College
- Western Governors University.
Favorite Ferris Memory
- I came nervous to Ferris because I was a new teacher and new to the Ferris community, but everyone went out of their way to make me feel welcomed. I've learned how important staff, family and students are to everyone.
Nicole Rinehart
- English 9 with Mrs. Jones
- English 9 with Mrs. Goodin
- Target English 9
Education and Credentials
- Spokane Falls Community College; Associates Degree
- Eastern Washington University: Bachelor's of Arts in Geography/GIS.. go eags!
- Western Governors University: Bachelor's in Special Education/Elementary Education
Favorite Ferris Memory
- My favorite 'Ferris Memory' is participating in the annual People First dance for our students with special needs!
Jeanne Williams
- Personal Choices
Education and Credentials
- Univ of MN Duluth Bachelor degree in Music K-12
- Univ of Idaho Moscow Masters in Spec Ed preschool - grade 12
Favorite Ferris Memory
- It's my first year : )