Department of General Supervision, Special Populations, and Monitoring Contact Information
Deputy Associate Commissioner: Edward O'Neill
Division of Monitoring, Review, and Support
Director: Lori Merrell
Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 20
Manager: Ismael (Angel) Rosales
Education Specialists:
- Jennifer Brewer
- Marta, (Marty) Lopez
- Kathrine Snelling
- Sabrina DeLoach
- Megan Bodish
- Katherine Trundt
- Faith Hightower
Regions 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Manager: Clarissa Talbert
Education Specialists:
Regions 7, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Manager: Nandini Gohil
Education Specialists:
- Randy Seaman-Cavazos
- Sharda Blake
- Cole Davis
- Denare Carter
- Brittany Withers
- Julie Brown
- Edna Morales
Charter, Facility, and MOA Monitoring
Contact: Lori Merrell
Education Specialists:
Methods of Administration Specialist:
Division of Special Education Dispute Resolution, Complaints, and Intensive Monitoring
Director: Denise Magallanez
Complaints and Dispute Resolution
Director: Keith Swink
Manager: Joshua DeLoach
Manager: Elyse Lieberman
Complaint Specialists:
- Laurie Rodriguez
- Margie Barrera
- Julie Caglarcan
- Jonel Peralta
- Evelyn Robinson
- Michelle Rosales
- Tebbi Bowman
- Nancy Benitez
- Jennifer Pesina-Meza
Intervention/Sanctions Coordinator:
Nonpublic Applications, Facility Monitoring, and High-Cost Funds (HCF)
Manager: Michelle Salinas
Education Specialists:
Special Populations Monitoring
Director: Susie Coultress
Manager: Ronald Bragg
Education Specialists:
Office of Special Populations and Student Supports
Department of Review and Support
Phone: (512) 463-9414
Monday-Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Fax: (512) 463-9560
Email: ReviewandSupport@tea.texas.gov
Office of Special Populations and Student Supports
Department of Special Education
Phone: (512) 463-9414
Monday-Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Fax: (512) 463-9560
Email: sped@tea.texas.gov
Special Education or IEP-Related Questions?
Consult SPEDTex, the Texas Special Education Information Center. This is a resource backed by 鶹AV to inform and support parents, teachers, and anyone committed to the success of children with disabilities.
Phone: 1-855-SPEDTEX (1-855-773-3839)
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