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Lindsey Smith-Mills : SPED MILD/MODERATE

Lindsey Smith-Mills | SPED MILD/MODERATE

My Email: lindsey.smith@washk12.org

Education: A.A. in Secondary Education (College of Southern Nevada) ; B.A. in Special Education: Mild/Moderate (Western Governors University)

About Me: I have known since I was 8 years old that I wanted to be a teacher! I was blessed in 2007 to be selected for a scholarship in Clark County to achieve my dreams to become a special education teacher. I spent 8 years of my career as the Assistant Academic Director at a treatment center where I learned how to foster a trauma-informed classroom and assist students with mental health issues. This will be my third year at Hurricane Middle School and my favorite subject to help students with is math! 

Outside of School: I get the pleasure of working at HMS with my husband, Mr. Mills, who is a science teacher here! We share three wonderful children with one heading to college at Utah Tech, a sophomore and HHS, and our 9th grader who is at Utah Arts Academy. In our spare time we like to travel and play video games! 

Funny Quote: “Normal is just a setting on a dryer. Every child is extraordinary." -Whoopi Goldberg


Jon Conner : SPED MILD/MODERATE

Jon Conner | SPED MILD/MODERATE

My Email: jon.conner@washk12.org

Education: B.A. Judson University (Ill)  M. Ed. Ohio University
 
About Me:  Originally from Chicago.(Go Cubs, Bears and Bulls!! )Have taught for 35+ years. Coached basketball, taught PE and was an Athletic Director the majority of my career.I  am married and have 3 children, 2 grandchildren.
 
 Outside of school: Love to play golf, bike, hike and travel with my wife.
 
Quote: "Those that can't do, teach. Those that can't teach, teach gym"  (Jack Black, School of Rock)


Mary Ann Bate : SPED Para

Mary Ann Bate | SPED Para

My Email: maryann.bate@washk12.org


Susan Maag : SPED Para

Susan Maag | SPED Para

My Email: susan.maag@washk12.org

Education: Attended LDS business College and Weber State.

 
About me: I’m in my 9th year as a Paraprofessional at HMS, before working here I was a stay at home mom for 30 years. 
I live on a small farm with my husband, we have 5 children and 9 grandchildren.
 
Outside of school: I enjoy reading, crafting, cruising, and spending time with family.
 
Funny Quote: “ I can’t make everyone happy, I’m not a taco.” - Unknown 


Christina Oliekan : SPED Severe

Christina Oliekan | SPED Severe

My Email: christina.oliekan@washk12.org


Brandy Paulson : Individual/Student Study Skills Teacher/Credit Recovery

Brandy Paulson | Individual/Student Study Skills Teacher/Credit Recovery

My Email: brandy.paulson@washk12.org

About Me — I have worked in education for 28 years. I have worked at the elementary and middle school levels, and a residential treatment facility. 

Outside of School — I enjoy spending time with my family and helping others.

Quote- "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."


Jeannette Vasilakis : Intervention Specialist

Jeannette Vasilakis | Intervention Specialist

My Email: jeannette.vasilakis@washk12.org