Meet Our Adapted Staff

Nan Nelson

What Nan's Student's Say:

" I really liked the food we cooked. I think Nan is the coolest teacher!"

              -K. Spivey

"I like learning different recipes and making friends."

              - P. Lowbert

"I liked cooking and talking to my friends. It was fun."

              - D. Robertson

Current Classes:

Cooking Cooperatively

Strike Force/Have Shoes

Strike Force/Rent Shoes

Tom Ellison holds a Masters degree in Special Education and has been working in the Rec & Ed program since 1987. During the last 20 years he has taught a number of programs including cooking, gym, swimming, and bowling. He really enjoys working with the participants of the adapted programs and watching their progress.

What Tom's Student's Say:

"The teachers and volunteers are enthusiastic and most of all fun!"

              - J. Kim

"I really like the trophies!"

              - M. Hill

"My son loves the bowling. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Tom & Nan are very encouraging to all the participants."

               - B. McParlan

Current Classes:

Strike Force/Have Shoes

Strike Force/Rent Shoes

Marie Tisdale has been teaching Dinner & A Movie since fall 2005. She holds a BS in speech-language pathology and is currently pursuing her MA degree. Marie has worked in special education for the schools since 2000.

Current Classes:

Dinner and a Movie

Dinner and a Movie