Mission Statement

The mission of the Special Education Program at Washington Elementary is to provide specialized instruction, support, and services to allow our students to reach their fullest potential. Individual needs' and corresponding programs are developed and designed for the students to be successful. Each student is given as much access as possible to the general curriculum so that he/she can meet the educational standards that apply to all students.

Special Educator

Jane Johnson has been the special educator at WES for over 20 years. She holds certifications in General Special Education and Learning DIsabilities. Her Master's Degree in Education has an emphasis on literacy instruction. The nature of our small school allows our special educator and service providers to develop long term relationships with students and their families. In the warm weather Mrs. Johnson enjoys kayaking on the many lakes and ponds in the area. She enjoys snowshoeing and cross country skiing on the trails around the school in the snowy months.

Who's Who and How to Contact Them

Patricia Parenteau, Director of Student Support Services, 464-4466 ext. 242
pparenteau@hdsd.k12.nh.us

Connie Sampson, Administrative Assistant to Director, 464-4466 ext. 244
csampson@hdsd.k12.nh.us

Jane Johsnon, Special Educator, 495-3463
jjohnson@gsinet.net

Deb Taylor, Speech and Language Pathologist, 495-3463
eddebnh@comcast.net

Heather Queen, School Psychologist, 464-1110
hqueen@hdsd.k12.nh.us

Jill Severino, Occupational Therapist, 464-1129
jseverino@hdsd.k12.nh.us

Parent Resources

Parent information on Learning Disabilities www.Idonline.org

Parent info on Autism www.autism-resources.com

Parent info on ADHD www.newideas.net

NH Information Center-Special Ed www.nhspecialed.org

NH Special ed Procedural Safeguards Handbook www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/instruction/
SpecialEd/Memos/documents/ProceduralSafeguards122308.pdf