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Special Education

Mission Statement

The mission of the special education department is to work in partnership with all other Hinsdale Central departments to educate students who experience disabilities that affect their learning, support their academic achievement and self-reflection in the learning process, foster the development of each student’s character, and assist students in their preparation for post-secondary education, careers, and community contributions.

Department Goals
  • Students will meet or exceed academic/learning standards. 
  • Students will understand, apply, evaluate, and adapt learning strategies to acquire knowledge and demonstrate learning.
  • Students will meet transition goals addressing competencies for post-secondary education, independent living, community participation, and employment.
  • Students will become proficient self –advocates, demonstrating effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Special Education Department Staff

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Sara Pendergrass

Titles: Assistant Director of Special Education
Locations: Central
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-570-8585

Haiyan Peng

Titles: Mathematics Teacher
Locations: Central, South
Email:

Lisa Perea

Titles: Certified Nurse
Locations: Central
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-570-8595

Danette Perry

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: Central
Email:

Maeve Pitman

Titles: Special Education Teacher
Locations: Central
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-570-8293

Ian Raffaele

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: Central
Email:

Diane Ray

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: Central
Email:

Jason Rehfeldt

Titles: Director of Student Services
Locations: Central, South, Admin
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-468-4416

Sara Reid

Titles: Occupational Therapist
Locations: Central
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 630-570-8294

Marie Rennie

Titles: Paraprofessional
Locations: Central
Email:
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Andrea Ellexson

Andrea Ellexson

Director of Special Education
Central
Sara Pendergrass

Sara Pendergrass

Assistant Director of Special Education
Central

Kelly Stapleton

Assistant Department Chair Special Education
Central

Sandra D'Angelo

Administrative Assistant
Central