Title I Remedial Program
A federal program which provides for support services in the areas of reading, language arts and mathematics for students who are struggling.  Formal and informal test data are used to identify those who would benefit from additional services.
Highly qualified paraprofessionals provide both in-class and out-of-class assistance.

Title I Staff

• This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Director, Federal Programs
• This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Paraprofessional for Kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd grades
• This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Paraprofessional for 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th grades

Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
A state program which provides for support services in the areas of reading, languages art and mathematics for middle and high school students who are struggling.  State assessment data is use to identify those who would benefit from these additional services.
Highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals provide both in-class and out-of-class assistance.

LAP Staff [link all names to emails]

• Dr. Carol Clarke, Director, LAP Program
• Karen Huwe, Paraprofessional, Preston Hall Middle School and Waitsburg High School

Special Education
Students whose have identified disabilities which adversely impact education performance may be eligible for to receive specially designed instruction and related services tailored to fit their needs.
The Waitsburg School District seeks to locate young people from birth to age 21 who may need special education services.  The District provides programs for students with identified disabilities ages birth to 21.  Parents or guardians who have concerns about their child in any of the following areas are encouraged to contact Dr. Carol Clarke, Superintendent at 337-6301 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Not all students with disabilities areeligible for special education services.  The needs of those students will be addressed individually and if, appropriate, the student will be provided accommodations or modifications required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Special Education Staff [link all names to emails]

• Dr. Carol Clarke,Director, Special Education and Section 504 Officer
• Ms. Jennifer Stone, Teacher, Waitsburg Elementary School (grades K-5)
• Dr. Ben Christensen, Teacher,  Preston Hall Middle School (grades 6-8)
• Mrs. Patty Hazelwood, Teacher, Waitsburg High School (grades 9-12)
• Mrs. Eleanora Montgomery, Paraprofessional, Waitsburg Elementary
• Mrs. Dawn Nichols, Paraprofessional, Preston Hall Middle School
• Mrs. Carol White, Paraprofessional, Waitsburg High School
• Mrs. Vickie Hamann, Paraprofessional, WHS/ Special Education Records Clerk
• Mrs. Midge Crawford, School Psychologist
• Ms. Kate Baker, Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Ms. Diana Pritchard, Occupational Therapist 

Counseling Services
Dr. Sara Lightfoot, PhD, a qualified Mental Health Counselor, has expertise as a Child Mental Health Specialists.   She provides support for students, their families and the staff.  Using a cognitive behavioral approach, she believes in a hands-on, constructive, individualized and tailored approach that is goal oriented and outcome based.  All interventions promote the emotional well-being of the child and strengthen the family unit as a whole.  Dr. Lightfoot places a high value on collaboration with parents.
Dr. Lightfoot’s office is in the elementary school.  She can be reached in the mornings at (509) 337-6301.