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Special Education

Greetings! Taylor Elementary School is committed to identifying and meeting the diverse needs of students through individualized education programming. To meet the individual needs of students with disabilities, our mission is to work collaboratively with parents, students, school & central office administrators, general & special education teachers, and a variety of support staff. Listed below are several resources for parents and professionals interested in developing their skills, knowledge, and understanding of special education.Before your child can become eligible to receive special education services, the school is required by law to determine your child’s specific needs. The school determines these needs through a process consisting of many steps, often termed the “Special Education Cycle.” When viewed as an ongoing cycle with several steps along the way, the special education process is easier to understand.

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Amy Apgar

Special Ed Coordinator

amy.apgar@apsva.us

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Tamera Taylor

When I am not working, I love to spend time outdoors, experiment with new recipes, and read. I enjoy gardening, kayaking and hiking. My son started school at Taylor Elementary and graduated from Yorktown last year. I have two dogs, Sammy and Rudy, and enjoy walking them everyday here in the Taylor neighborhood. You might see us out on the Donaldson Run Trail!

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Mikayla Smith

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Christa Mansur

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Nichole Barrett

I have 18+ years experience in general and special education. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my two dogs, baking, and doing pilates!

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Lindsay Cronin

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Larry Carpenter

Special Education Teacher

Larry.carpenter@apsva.us

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Adrian Brown

MIPA Teacher

Adrian.brown@apsva.us

Ms. Brown (she/they) was raised in Arlington and graduated from Wakefield. This is their first year teaching the Upper MIPA class at Taylor Elementary!

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Abigail Brocato

When I'm not teaching, I love reading, running, and painting! I also coach field hockey and try to play as much as I can.

Yanira Guerrero

SPED Assistant

yanira.guerrero@apsva.us

I have been working in APS about 20 years. I have enjoyed working in the Educational field. I am originally from El Salvador.

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Darwain Frost

Instructional Assistant

darwain.frost@apsva.us

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Anita O'Brien

Instructional Assistant

anita.obrien@apsva.us

Lekisha Barrett

Instructional Assistant

lakeisha.barrett@apsva.us