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Secondary Campus

Where students grow, lead, and launch into the future.

Special Education

Secondary Special Education

At PACT, every student can succeed when given the right tools and guidance tailored to their individual learning journey.

The Special Education department at the Secondary Campus serves students from grades 6 to 12, offering personalized services to support both academic progress and personal growth. Our team is committed to providing a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment for all eligible students. 

To access special education services, students must complete an evaluation process and meet eligibility criteria for a specific disability category as outlined by the Minnesota Department of Education. Their disability must also significantly impact educational performance, requiring specialized instruction. A student may have a medical diagnosis but not qualify for services if there is no educational need. Conversely, a student could qualify for special education based on an educational diagnosis even without a formal medical diagnosis. 

At the secondary level, we work closely with families, students, and staff to develop supportive, personalized plans that prepare students for success both in school and beyond.

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Special Education Resources

Meet the Secondary Special Education Team

  • AnnaRae Klopfer
    Director of Special Services
  • Gail Penner
    Administrative Assistant
  • Jessica Muellner
    Due Process Clerical
  • Karrin Jensen
    Assessment
  • Michelle Goodrich
    Special Education Teacher
  • Kerry Oolman
    Secondary Support Services Teacher
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    EXPERIENCE

    • Secondary Support Services Teacher, PACT Charter School
    • Special Education Paraprofessional,  PACT Charter School
    • Substitute Teacher, PACT Charter School and Calvin Christian School
    • Spanish Teacher, Calvin Christian School and Ripon Christian School


    EDUCATION

    • M.A. Teaching, Special Education, Western Governors University
    • B.A. Secondary Education, English and Spanish (minor), Dordt University
  • Jamie Plonske
    Special Education Teacher

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    EXPERIENCE

    • Secondary Special Education Teacher, PACT Charter School (2024-present)
    • Secondary Special Education Paraprofessional, PACT Charter School
    • K-12 Special Education Paraprofessional, PACT Charter School


    EDUCATION

    • M.Ed. Special Education, Bethel University (in progress)
    • B.S. in Animal Science, Colorado State University
  • Noah Sievert
    Special Education Teacher
  • Nancy Sonntag
    Special Education Teacher
  • Jennifer Stockdale
    School Psychologist Intern

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    EXPERIENCE

    • School Psychologist Intern, PACT Charter School (2025-present)
    • Practicum for School Psychology, Harriet Bishop Elementary and Rahn Elementary School
    • Paraprofessional, ISD 196
    • Minnesota Autistic Center

     

    EDUCATION

    • EdS, School Psychology (in progress)
    • M.A. School Psychology, Capella University
    • B.A. Psychology, Capella University 
  • Doris Dockendorf
    Secondary School Social Worker

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    EXPERIENCE

    • School Social Worker, PACT Charter School (2023-present)
    • Elementary School Teacher
       

    EDUCATION

    • Master of Social Work, St. Cloud State University
    • B.A. Elementary Education (K-6), College of St. Benedict
  • Susanna Fomby
    District Social Worker

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    EXPERIENCE

    • District Social Worker, PACT Charter School (2024-present)
    • A professional educator and mental health clinician within the US, Europe, and Africa
       

    EDUCATION

    • M.A. Assessment and Curriculum Writing; University of Minnesota
    • M.A. Master of Social Work, University of Minnesota
    • B.A. Elementary Education, Columbia College
    • B.A. Special Education, Columbia College
  • Elizabeth Jones
    Tier 2 Speech Language Pathologist

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    EXPERIENCE

    • Tier 2 Speech Language Pathologist, PACT Charter School (2023 – present)
    • Substitute Teacher, PACT Charter School
       

    EDUCATION

    • M.A. Speech-Language Pathology (in progress)
    • B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies of Sign Language for Interpreting and Social Sciences, Liberty University
    • B.A. Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
    • PACT Charter School Alumnus, Class of 2019