Pupil Services

The School District of Brown Deer has an exemplary special education program dedicated to assisting any learner with cognitive or physical disabilities. We provide individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

• Individualized Education Plans (IEP) & Section 504 Plans
• Specialized academic instruction and classroom accommodations
• Specialized special education services based on the needs of each student

Navigating special education can be a cumbersome process, which is why we are dedicated to providing our families with the resources an support they need to walk this journey with their student. 

WI Dept of Public Instruction - Special Education Team
WI Facets
Informational Guidebook on Dyslexia
Special Education Laws and Procedures

Integrated therapeutic services help students access their education and participate fully in the school environment.

• Speech & Language Therapy: Supporting communication, articulation, and language development.
• • Abby Jurken (ajurken@browndeerschools.com)
• Physical Therapy (PT) & Occupational Therapy (OT): Assisting with gross and fine motor skills, mobility, and sensory regulation within the school setting.
  • Occupational Therapist - Alyssa Beller (abeller@browndeerschools.com)
  • Physical Therapist - Kristin Meisel (kmeisel@browndeerschools.com)

Academic success starts with social and emotional health. Our team of school psychologists, counselors, and social workers provides short-term support and connects families with community resources. We recognize that students may need varying levels of support within their schools. The District has a wide variety of school professionals and services available at all times for any student who may require additional support in their learning environment. 

• Brown Deer Elementary School
  • Guidance Counselor - Daniel Chatfield (dchatfield@browndeerschools.com)
  • School Psychologist - Bethany Williamson (bwilliamson@browndeerschools.com)
• Brown Deer Middle School
  • Guidance Counselor - Grace Rigney (grigney@browndeerschools.com)
  • School Psychologist - Rebecca Thiesfeldt (rthiesfeldt@browndeerschools.com)
  • School Social Worker - Tamila Pruefer (tpruefer@browndeerschools.com)
  • S.E.L (Social Emotional Learning) Coordinator - Tyree Tucker (ttucker@browndeerschools.com)
• Brown Deer High School
  • Guidance Counselors
    
    • Meghan Spaude (mspaude@browndeerschools.com)
    • Aiesha Jackson (aijackson@browndeerschools.com)
  • School Psychologist - Rebecca Thiesfeldt (rthiesfeldt@browndeerschools.com)
  • School Social Worker - Tamila Pruefer (tpruefer@browndeerschools.com)
• District 
  • District Nurse - Sarah Crowbridge (scrowbridge@browndeerschools.com)
  • School Resource Officer - Brett Olig (bolig@browndeerschools.com)

We celebrate language diversity and provide English language development services to help Multilingual Learners succeed academically while honoring their cultural backgrounds.

• Language proficiency assessment and placement
• Targeted English language instruction and classroom push-in/pull-out support
• Translation and interpretation services for families

English Language Learners (BDE) - Alyssa Martinez (amartinez@browndeerschools.com)
English Language Learners (BDMSHS) - Robin Le Duc (rleduc@browndeerschools.com)

We are committed to stability and support for students experiencing displacement, foster care, or unique home challenges.

• McKinney-Vento Support: Services for students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness, including transportation assistance and fee waivers.
• Foster Care Liaison Services: Ensuring educational stability and seamless transitions for students in foster care.

Recognizing that every student learns differently, we offer non-traditional pathways to keep students on track for graduation.

• AOL Credit Recovery: Designed to help students catch up on missing credits in a flexible and accelerated setting.
• Virtual Falcon Academy : Online learning pathways tailored to independent learners or those needing specialized learning accomodations.

IMPACT - 211 - Food Pantries and additional resources: (414) 273-0211
Teen Crisis Line: (414) 271-9523
Crisis Text Line: 741741
Suicide Prevention 24-Hour Crisis Line: (414) 257-7222
Milwaukee County Disability Resource Center: 289-6660
Suicide Helpline: 1(800) 273-8255
Sexual Assault Treatment Aurora: (414) 219-5555
LGBTQ 24-Hour Crisis Line: The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
Domestic Violence Helpline and Shelter Sojourner: (414) 933-2722
Youth Shelter Pathfinders: (414) 271-1560 
Youth and Family Center (24-Hour Crisis Hotline): (414) 647-8200
Brown Deer Police - Non-Emergency: (414) 351-9900
Women's Crisis Center: (414) 671-6140
Child Protective Services - 24-Hour: (414) 220-7233
Poison Control Center: 1(800) 222-1222
Children's Mobile Crisis Team (Formerly MUTT Team): (414) 257-7621