Northeastern schools names new special education leadership team

In an effort to address its evolving needs, Northeastern Local Schools announced a new special education leadership team. The team includes a director of special education and two special education supervisor roles to “strengthen its commitment to student support,” the district said.

“As we continue looking for ways to strengthen support for students, families and staff, it became clear that separating Special Education and Student Services into two dedicated roles would allow for more focused, consistent support across the district,” said Superintendent Jack Fisher. “This new structure reflects the evolving needs of our schools and honors the work that has brought us to this point.”

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Melissa Jewell, the new director of special education, brings more than 15 years of experience in K-12 education including six years in special education leadership, most recently as the director of special education for Clark-Shawnee Local Schools.

Jewell holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in Biblical Studies from Kentucky Christian University, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership and a Master of Science in Special Education from Western Governors University.

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Stacy Slusher will serve as special education supervisor at the Kenton Ridge campus, and Betsy Vanhoose will serve in the same role at the Northeastern campus. Both are longtime intervention specialists with the district.

These roles will provide more direct, campus-specific support to students, families and staff.

“Together, we’re focused on building consistent, student-centered support that empowers educators and helps every student reach their full potential,” Jewel said about the team.

Northeastern Local School District serves 3,000 students in grades PK-12 at two buildings.

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