Who are our members?

Ms. Jessica Pankow, Parent

Ms. Cristine Deaver, BCBA

Dr. Renae Bjorg, Low Incidence Disabilities

Ms. Brenda Ruehl, North Dakota Protection and Advocacy

Dr. Justin Lien, Urban Special Education Unit

Ms. Nicole Reybok, Rural Special Education Unit

Dr. Holly Pedersen, Higher Education (4-year)

Dr. Katherine Terras, Higher Education (alternative programs)

Ms. Mary McCarvel-O'Connor, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Ms. Pam Peterson, North Dakota Council for Exceptional Children

Ms. Trista Zerr, North Dakota Regional Education Association

Ms. Hilory Liccini, North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities

Ms. Heidi Budeau, North Dakota Special Education Directors

Ms. Kayla Stastny, North Dakota Behavioral Health

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” – Andrew Carnegie