Directors of Special Education

Description:

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) has four Directors of Special Education assigned to lead our member districts, charter schools, and HVED in special education programming and services. The Directors of Special Education work collaboratively with special education professionals within HVED, member districts, and charter schools to meet the unique needs of special education students.

Services by Directors of Special Education

  • Due Process support and guidance to districts.
  • Support to member district administration and teachers.
  • Contact for parents who have concerns or questions.

Contact:
 
Clover Schmitt, Ph. D.

Clover Schmitt, Ph.D.
Director of Special Education

Phone: 507-730-2485
Email: cschmitt@hved.org
Districts/Programs Served
Caledonia, 
La Crescent-Hokah, Wabasha-Kellogg and Falcon View Online,
HVED River Valley Academy Area Learning Center  

   
Scott Moline

Zach Selnes, Ed.D.
Director of Special Education

Phone: 507-459-3577
Email: zselnes@hved.org
Districts/Programs Served
Chatfield, 
Dover-Eyota, St. Charles, Plainview-Elgin-Millville,
Early Childhood Special Education (Pre K), HVED Early Intervention (Birth - Age 3)

   
Tracy Tweeten-Lind

Tracy Tweeten-Lind, Ed.S.
Director of Special Education

Phone: 507-459-0576
Email: ttweeten-lind@hved.org
Districts/Charter Schools Served
Lanesboro, Lewiston-Altura, Mabel-Canton, Rushford-Peterson, Spring Grove 
and 
Bluffview Montessori, Ridgeway Community, Rollingstone Community

   
Jen Ihrke

Jen Ihrke, M.Ed.
Director of Special Education

SAIL Phone: 507-767-1010
SPECTRUM Phone:  507-474-7196

Email: jihrke@hved.org
HVED Programs Served
SAIL (
Federal Setting IV Behavior Program located in Kellogg, MN)
SPECTRUM (Federal Setting IV Autism Program located in Hokah, MN)