Mehlville School District
Special Education
May 2023
New Mehlville Superintendent!
I am absolutely honored that I was able to serve Special School District as the Chief Operating Officer. With that experience, I have an even greater dedication for students who receive support through an IEP. This is a group of students I hold near and dear to my heart and cannot wait to continue the relationship with Special School District. I cannot begin to put into words how impressed I am with SSD staff and teachers, and how they impact students across St. Louis County. I am looking forward to hearing from and serving our families in the Mehlville School District.
Congratulations to Nancy Daake, Paraprofessional Mehlville High School
Last night Nancy Daake received the SSD Building Block Award. The Building Block Award honors paraprofessionals who have made a significant impact on the educational communities in which they serve. Make sure to tell her congrats!! 🎉 Pictured here with Stephanie Ochoa, Special Education Teacher and Claire McCarthy, Speech Language Pathologist both from Mehlville High School.
Special Olympics Track and Field - Mehlville High School
Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
FACE Lunch and Learn Series 2022-2023- 11:30-12:00 via YouTube Live - See Event Details below
Each event is held virtually through YouTube Live. To access the video, please click on the organization's name in the list below. The videos will not be available to view until their scheduled date and time.
Features in the 2022-23 Lunch & Learn Series
SSD Family and Community Engagement (FACE), Summer Engagement Activities - May 24, 2023
Still on the hunt for good summer camps or activities????
There are search engines that can help with that. Blueprint 4 Summer and Kids out and About are great resources to help fill those hot summer days.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Training is available for families in SSD. The course is located at Maryland Heights Community Center on July 22, 2023 from 9 - 3:30 PM. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. To join us please register at https://forms.gle/CRFvDJH76XbSyFQg7. Seats are limited. Register to become a mental health first aider today.
NAMI Resources
The National Association on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers meaningful resources to support youth, educators, families, and caregivers have productive discussions about mental health with youth and young adults.
Please visit the website to review the resources. https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens- and-Young-Adults/Youth-and-Young-Adult-Resources
Summer Hours for the HUB
Access to the HUB, located in North Technical High School, will only be available over the summer by appointment. Email face@ssdmo.org to make an appointment.
Social Skills Training (PEERS)
A 12-16 week social skills program for children, teens or young adults with autism. In this program, individuals are engaged in learning real-life skills for connecting with others, as well as building and maintaining friendships. Parents/Caregivers will also participate in the program and will be taught how to support and assist their child/young adult in making and keeping friends by coaching and providing feedback during weekly homework assignments.
This program is offered to three age groups:
• Children’s Friendship Training: 3rd-5th graders
• PEERS: Middle and high school aged students
• PEERS for Young Adults: Individuals ages 18+ who are no longer in high school
New sessions will begin in May and August 2023. A pre-program assessment to determine eligibility is required. Funding options include DDRB, DMH and Private Pay. For more information and to see if you qualify, please contact our Admissions Department at 314-394-7100 or via email info@esmw.org
SSD is hiring!
Right now in Mehlville, SSD has openings for paraprofessional staff at both elementary and secondary buildings. If you or anyone you know may be interested in learning more, please click on the link to the SSD hiring information. Please see the posting for Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide South Region.
Meet Our Team!
Andy Nieters, Special Education Coordinator - Mehlville High School & Buerkle Middle School
Melissa Wilson, Special Education Coordinator- Oakville High School, Oakville Middle School, MOSAIC Elementary
Adam Krenski, Special Education Coordinator Coordinator - Beasley Elementary, Bierbaum Elementary, Oakville Elementary, Trautwein Elementary
Emily Kresyman, Special Education Coordinator - Washington Middle School, Blades Elementary, Hagemann Elementary, Forder Elementary
Lisa Smith, Special Education Coordinator - Bernard Middle School, Point Elementary, Rogers Elementary, Wohlwend Elementary