Special Education

Our Special Education program serves our students with diverse needs

There are many programs at Providence ES, as well as in FCPS, that support the implementation of evidence-based practices to increase the academic achievement and the social and emotional competence of students based on individual needs.

Our Special Education Team

Courtney Buchanan

Learning Disabilities Teacher, ES
Vanessa Downer

Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Stacy Greene

Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Nina Holton

Learning Disabilities Teacher, ES
Ellen Mekhagnomdara

Learning Disabilities Teacher, ES
Shannon Rodriguez

Elementary Special Education Department Chair
Melissa Sutter

Multiple Disabilities Teacher
David Szczepanek

Art Teacher, ES
Sarah Lawson

Speech Language Pathologist

Learn more about special education instruction