Our Purpose
The purpose of the multi-disciplinary Compass Program is to support the diverse, school-related needs of all students. Through collaboration with students, teachers, and parents, our goal is to maximize each student’s learning potential.
Compass Leadership Team
Susan Holum
Primary School Division Head
Reading Specialist
Mari Grobschmidt
Upper School Head
Learning Specialist
Learning Specialists
Learning Specialists collaborate with teachers, students, and parents to identify learner strengths and challenges, encourage self-advocacy, and support learning and study strategies to ensure school success.
Valerie Sprunger
Learning/Differentiation Specialist
Reading Specialist
(ES – 5th Grade)
McKenzie Weaver
Library Director
EF Skills/Reserach Learning Specialist
Teacher
Gail Axelson
Support Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Andrea Stolp
ELL Support Teacher
Teacher
School Psychologist
The Director of Education for Psychology and Counseling collaborates with teachers, students, and parents to support emotionally secure relationships that positively impact academic and social success for each student.
Dr. Mike Boticki
Director of Education/Psychology
Counseling
(Early School – Grade 12)
Amy Peterson
School Counselor
Nurses
The Nurse(s) provide medical care and support, health assessments, and wellness counseling for the school community. In collaboration with students, teachers, and families recommendations are made to maximize time in class.
Julianne Smith
Registered Nurse
Michelle McCarthy
Registered Nurse
(Part-Time)
Compass Resources
Becky Wheeler
Writing Specialist
(Grades 9 – 12)
Jenny Cobb
Writing Support Teacher
(Grades 6 – 8)
Academic Support
Matt Oscarson
Wilson Reading Teacher
Math Specialist
(Grades 9 – 12)
Kim Jensen
Wilson Reading Teacher
Primary School Assistant
Jenni Chiapete
Kindergarten Assistant
Wilson/Fundations Specialist Resource