Who To Contact for Help

Our goal is to work collaboratively with students and families to solve problems at the lowest level so that solutions occur in a timely manner.

 

In This Section

  • Special Education Director contact information
  • OSPI Resources

 

Contact Information

Parents who have questions or concerns about their student should first contact their student's special education teacher/case manager, general education teacher, and/or school therapist who works with their student. If you feel concerns are not met, then contact your school principal.

If your questions or concerns are still not answered please reach out to your special education director on the list below.

Doreen Milburn

Director of Early Childhood, Preschool & Executive Director of Special Education P-22,

Email: dmilburn@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7739

Scott Irwin

Elementary School Director of Special Education

Email: sirwin@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7738

Shannon Phanhthavilay

Middle Schools and Northshore Learning Options Director of Special Education

Email: sphanhthavilay@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7737

Julie Trembath-Neuberger

High Schools and Adult Transition Director of Special Education

Email: jtrembathneuberger@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7735

If there are further concerns, contact the appropriate Executive Director below:

Melissa Riley

Executive Director of K-8 North and East Pathways 

Email: mriley@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7715

Schools: Canyon Creek, Cottage Lake, East Ridge, Fernwood, Hollywood Hill, Kokanee, Ruby Bridges, Sunrise, Wellington, Woodin, Leota, Skyview, Timbercrest 

David Wellington

Executive Director of K-8 South and West Pathways 

Email: dwellington@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7706

Schools: Arrowhead, Crystal Springs, Frank Love, Kenmore EL, Lockwood, Maywood Hills, Moorlands, Shelton View, Westhill, Woodmoor, Canyon Park, Kenmore MS, Northshore MS

Heather Miller

Executive Director of High Schools

Email: hmiller@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-7704

Schools: Bothell High School, Inglemoor High School, Innovation Lab High School, North Creek High School, Secondary Academy for Success, Woodinville High School, Northshore Learning Options, ATI & ATP

 

OSPI Resources - Who to Contact

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) also has resources and venues to assist parents with questions and concerns. They can be found on their website using the button below.

OSPI Resources for Parents 
You can also directly contact OSPI Special Education Parent Liaison Scott Raub at 360-725-6075.