Special Education Overview
The Special Education Department is committed to giving students with disabilities the means to achieve their annual goals as specified on each student's Individual Education Plan while educating them in the least restrictive environment.
If you have specific concerns related to your child, please reach out to your school principal.
View the Alamogordo Public Schools Special Education Policies and Procedures
504 Plan
View information on 504 plans.
Accessibility Resources
View accessibility resources for students, parents, and staff.
Employee Resources
View Principal and Case Manager folders, training materials, and classroom/drive links.
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Learn more about the Individual Education Plan.
Intervention Services
Learn more about Intervention Services offered by Alamogordo Public Schools: McKinney-Vento, HOPE, MLSS, and Project Search.
Parent Resources
View special education resources for families.
Procedural Safeguards
A brief description of each exceptional program and its eligibility requirements and procedures are available to you. In addition, other procedural safeguards for students with disabilities, including your child's Individual Education Plan (IEP), are provided:
- Special Education Procedural Safeguards for Students with Disabilities and their Families
- Garantías Procesales de Educación Especial Requeridas para los Niños/Niñas Discapacitados y Sus Familias
Mission
The Special Education Department builds relationships that foster the trust and confidence of all stakeholders.
Staff



Richard Stauffacher
School Psychologist

Marcelina Scott
Bookkeeper




Emmanuel Davila
SPED Teacher - IEP Facilitator

Alesia Wise
Education Assistant - SPED IEP

Diana Hammond
SPED Teacher - IEP Facilitator


Liliana Peavy
Education Assistant - SPED IEP


Jessica Westall
Speech Language Pathologist

Sara McMaster
Education Assistant - SPED IEP

John Madden
SPED Teacher - Behavior Intervention Specialist

Celeste Wright
SPED Teacher - Behavior Intervention Specialist

Kathryn Weaver
Speech Language Pathologist


Hope Douglas
Speech Language Pathologist


Sarah Moralez
Speech Language Pathologist


Dianna Milano
Occupational Therapist

Ashley Born
Speech Language Pathologist

Antoinette Bencomo
Educational Diagnostician

Michelle Rossler
Speech Language Pathologist

Norma Marez
Educational Diagnostician

Mariah Garcia
Speech Language Pathologist

Alesha Bird
Sign Language Specialist

Rosanna Porter-Severs
Educational Diagnostician

Ricky Morrison
Speech Language Pathologist

Lynda Lee
Occupational Therapist Assistant

Ashley Benoit
Education Assistant - IEP

Dixie Frasier
Speech Language Pathologist

Robyn Trujillo
Educational Diagnostician

Nicole Beckstead
Speech Language Pathologist

Noemi Pasaret
Speech Language Pathologist

Barbara Pearson
SPED Teacher - IEP Facilitator

Katie Ragan
Education Assistant - IEP

Desirae Fuller
Education Assistant - SPED IEP

Diane Wallace
Speech Language Pathologist

Carolyn Derden
Social Worker/Family Liaison

Richard Russell
School Psychologist

Jaden Chavez
Sign Language Specialist

Kyleigh Trout
Speech Language Pathologist

Puja Goel
Speech Language Pathologist

Michele Derouen
Physical Therapist Assistant

Susan Boyle-Osier
Speech Language Pathologist

Jazmin Berrios
Speech Language Pathologist

Rebecca Mcbride
Speech Language Pathologist

Alison Lassiter
Speech Language Pathologist

Juliet Moreno
Sign Language Specialist