Special Education

  • Michelle Adams image of Ms. 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 image of Mr. 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 image of Mr. Brown


    Tim Carroll image of Mr. 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 image of Mr. 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 

    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 image of Mr 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 image of Mrs. 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 image of Ms. 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 image of Mrs. 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 image of Mrs. 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

    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 image of Ms. Renehart

    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 Williamsimage of Mrs. 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 : )