Special Education Department
ETL- Dr. Melissa Mumby
mumbym@springfieldpublicschools.com
I am originally from New York, but moved to Massachusetts when I was in the 5th grade. I attended UMass, Amherst, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in English. I attended American International College, where I earned both my Master’s in Moderate Disabilities and Doctorate of Education. I have co-authored 3 books on special education topics, and I am a contributing author to 2 anthologies on educational practices for struggling learners. I have three cats – Simon, Zoe, and Pickles. In my free time I like to read, play Xbox, travel with my significant other, and hike. 6th Grade- Sarah Cunhaschaefer-cunhas@springfieldpublicschools.com
Middle School Paraprofessional- Tracy Fayfayt@springfieldpublicschools.com
Paraprofessional- Tiffany FarellDevelopmental Skills Instructor- Annelis Goulet
I was born in Sweden 60 years ago. After finishing high school there i moved to USA and attended U-Mass, Amherst where i received a degree in Education.
During that time I also got married and had two children. A girl, Rebecca, who is a social worker in Granby, and a son, Benjamin, who is a member of U S Special Forces and has completed 2 tours of duty in Iraq and 6 in Afghanistan earning him 4 Bronze Stars. I went on to earn my Master's Degree in Special Education at Westfield State University and have been teaching in Springfield for 32 years. My hobbies are; spending time with my 3 grandsons, family, friends and my 2 dogs, going to the beach, reading, traveling and riding my bike. |
7th Grade- Sam Edwards (Dept. Chair)
edwardss@springfieldpublicschools.com
11th Grade: Jenny Mibier
mibierj@springfieldpublicschools.com
I am currently the 11th grade Special Education teacher at Renaissance. I came to teaching in a very roundabout way; I started as a lawyer, and decided to become a yoga instructor and live in a few different cities, until I finally returned to my hometown, Springfield. When I moved back I met my amazing husband, Marco, and at his suggestion decided to try teaching....and I felt like I had finally found my passion. I continue to teach yoga at several studios in the area, and when I have free time I am up for anything outside, from biking to hiking, and seeing my favorite bands play whenever possible. Middle School Paraprofessional- Marisabel RomanMiddle School Paraprofessional- Carmen PomalesHigh School Paraprofessional- Mickey Paul
paulm@springfieldpublicschools.com
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