Special Education Services
Information & Resources
- Child Find - Ensuring A Free & Appropriate Education for Every Child
- Parents and Caregivers
- Special Education Department Contacts
- Resources
Child Find - Ensuring A Free & Appropriate Education for Every Child
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires public school systems to identify and provide special education and related services to eligible students with disabilities.
Wilson County, in compliance with federal and state law, performs a countywide Child Find. Child Find uses screening to identify students in both public and private schools within its district who may need special education services and supports.
If your child is an infant or toddler under the age of 2.5 years, then contact Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) at (615) 532-7237.
If your child is between the ages of three and five and you are a resident of Wilson County Schools call the Special Education Department at (615) 444-3282, ext. 7316.
If your child is enrolled in a Wilson County school, report your concerns to your child’s principal or teacher and they will schedule a Student Support Team meeting (S-Team meeting) to discuss your child’s educational needs and next steps.
If your child is home-schooled or attending a private school, homeless, youth in custody and care, or migrant in the geographic region of the Wilson County Schools, call the Special Education Department at (615) 444-3282, ext. 7316. The federal law of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires each school district to spend a proportionate amount of federal allocation for services for students with special needs enrolled by parents in home school or private school each year.
Parents and Caregivers
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What should I do if I suspect my child may need Special Education or Related Services?
- What is the criteria for special education eligibility to receive services in Tennessee?
- How do I know if my child is developing appropriately and reaching developmental milestones?
- How do I know what rights are available to my child and me?
Special Education Department Contacts
Hotline 615-444-3282, ext. 7316
Becky Adams
615-444-3282, ext. 7403
504 & Related Services Coordinator
Cindy Anderson
615-444-3282, ext. 7510
K-12 CDC Coordinator
Courtney Bunna
615-444-3282
Lead Social Worker
Tracey Burge
615-444-3282, ext. 7428
Director of Special Education
Kelly Grime
615-453-7311, ext.
Administrative Assistant
Bryn Herrera
615-444-3282, ext. 7286
Occupational Therapist Lead
Abigail Kirsch
615-444-3282, ext. 7495
Pre-School - 5th Coordinator
Ellen Mattingly
629-255-7919
Transition Services Specialist
Lance McAllister
615-444-3282, ext. 7343
Elementary Program Coordinator
Kendra Messenger
615-444-3282, ext. 7465
Bookkeeper
Amy Moshinsky
615-453-7316
Special Education Secretary
Kasia Passaniti
615-444-3282, ext. 7287
Coordinator of Behavior Supports
Jennifer Roberts
615-444-3282, ext. 7466
Comprehensive Intervention Pathways Coordinator
Emma Launsby
615-444-3282, ext 7339
Assistant Behavior Analyst
Julie Spies
615-444-3282, ext. 7286
Lead School Psychologist
Suzanne Stringfield
615-758-5619, ext. 5019
Preschool & Non-Public Enrollment Specialist
Dr. Thurman Tucker
615-444-3282, ext. 7288
High School Coordinator
Devin Walker
615-444-3282, ext. 7644
Middle School Coordinator
Marlanna Wolosin
615-444-3282
Lead Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing