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Special Education
Jill Hoover
Speech Therapist
I have been in the field of Special Education for the last 45 years as a Speech Pathologist and Early Childhood Special Education Teacher. I started my career in Summit County where I was able to teach and ski which is one of my passions. Most of my career was spent in the Woodland Park School District for 25 years where I worked as a Speech Pathologist. I also established and taught in the PAL Program, a program for 3-5 year old children with special needs. In my retirement years, I have gone back to being a Speech Pathologist and was blessed to be hired on at Roosevelt Charter Academy 7 years ago. This is a wonderful place to work because of the administration, colleagues and most importantly, the kids! In my spare time, I play lots of tennis, ski, travel, scrapbook, spend time with my three grandkids and teach Sunday School.
Occupational Therapist
Sandra Jones
School Psychologist
Marjorie Chisholm
School Social Worker
Pam Merrick
Speech Aide
After working as a medical account manager for 15 years, I needed a happier and more satisfying focus for my career energy. I began studying Early Childhood Education and discovered a fascinating subject that I hadn't known existed before. Upon relocation from San Diego, CA to Woodland Park, CO in 1991, I was excited to continue my studies and began as a volunteer, then as paraeducator for Jill Hoover, director of the preschool program . In 2003 I left school to spend more time with my family but we remained great friends. I returned to school life in 2013 at RCA as a volunteer for Jill, then became her paraeducator again as Speech/Language Aide. It was a new field to learn, but also familiar because it incorporated the philosophy of developmentally appropriate education for young children. The last 7 years have been an honor and pleasure to work with Jill again plus the dedicated, professional and friendly staff at RCA!
Chad Bregg
Special Education Para-Educator
I have been in the Special Education Department for 7 years now. I enjoy helping students reach their goals. I enjoy hiking and soccer outside of work.
Special Education Para-Educator
Robin Bainer
Special Education Para-Educator
I have been at Roosevelt Charter Academy for seven years in the SPED Department and also the Life Skills room. I have lived in Colorado Springs for 20 years. I am originally from Texas and visit there often. I have a 25 year old son and a 22 year old daughter. I like to snow shoe in the winter and travel in the summer. I love to read and go for walks with my dog, Duke.
Special Education Para-Educator
TinaSue Friel
Special Education Para-Educator
My name is TinaSue Friel. I was born in Anchorage Alaska but was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado since I was four.. I have been a Special Needs Para Professional here at RCA since 2017. I started with School District 11 in 2002 - 2007 and then took 10 years off to raise my four kids. I enjoy being around my family and my animals when I'm not at school.