Special Education Staff
Amanda Judd, Special Education Administrator
ajudd@k12.com | (208)-995-4904
BA in Elementary Education from Lewis-Clark State College
10 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the people. I enjoy being able to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities and working with a team of people that truly care about doing the best thing for kids."
Jennifer Baranco, Special Education Compliance Coordinator
jbaranco@idahova.org | (208)-401-6828
BS in Environmental Education from University of Idaho
1 year with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is getting to know the families."
Cris Bauer, Special Education Teacher
cbauer@idahova.org | (208)-615-1697
BS in General Studies with teacher Licensure from Liberty
University; Currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Online Education
5 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the connection I make with students, parents, and staff!"
Jodee Sisson, School Psychologist
jsisson@idahova.org | (208)-477-4046
BA in Asian Studies from Brigham Young University; M.Ed in Human Exceptionality from Idaho State University; Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology
4 year with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the professionalism and positive nature of the staff."
Emily Orchard, Speech Language Pathologist
eorchard@idahova.org | (208)-697-8659
BA in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from Brigham Young University; MS in Communication Disorders from Idaho State University; Accredited Speech Language Pathologist through the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)
4 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with parents who are very engaged in helping their students learn and grow."
Lori Ellesmere-Jones, Special Education Teacher
lelellesmere-jones@idahova.org | (208)-407-8193
BA in Liberal Studies & MEd in Special Education from California State University Fresno
14 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the wonderful staff and families."
Becky Fisher, Special Education Teacher
bfisher@idahova.org | (208)-916-6664
BS in Special and Elementary Education from Utah State University; MS in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University
5 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is working with all my students!"
Brittany Holloway, Special Education Lead Teacher
bholloway@idahova.org | (208)-954-1685
BA in Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Special Education; M.Ed in Special Education with an Endorsement in Consulting Teaching from Boise State University
12 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is being happy with the job I have and the people I work with."
Amy Jonas, Special Education Teacher
ajonas@idahova.org | (208)-481-2899
BA in Elementary Education from University of Wyoming; MS SPEC ED in K12 Studies from Grand Canyon University Online
4 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is being part of student success."
Erika Oliver, Special Education Teacher
eoliver@idahova.org | (208)-339-4703
BS in Human Exceptionality from Idaho State University
7 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the people I get to work with."
Liz Page, Special Education Teacher
lpage@idahova.org | (208)-530-5446
BA of special Education and Elementary Education from Western Governors University; MA of English Language Learners from Western Governors University
4 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the flexibility I have with my hours. I also love the school culture and enjoy working with everyone. I love my job because everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission!"
Kathryn Gillespie, Special Education Teacher
kgillespie@idahova.org | (208)-697-3083
BA in Elementary Education with a literacy endorsement from Boise State University. I also am finishing my master's program in Special Education and Early Childhood Education at Boise State University this semester.
5 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the wonderful people I get to work with!"
Kayla Stookey, Special Education Teacher
kstookey@idahova.org | (208)-739-1874
BA in Exercise Science and Health; M.Ed in Physical Education and Special Education and from University of Idaho
5 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is the connections I build with my students and their families."
Kaela Westman, Special Education Teacher
kwestman@idahova.org | (208)-606-5690
BA in Education from Humboldt State University
3 years with IDVA
"My favorite thing about working for IDVA is my team."