Welcome to the Special Education department!
This is “the spot to go” if you are looking for information, advice, programming or ideas about working with your student with learning challenges. Our staff are dedicated to helping PHS students achieve their academic goals.
In this site, you will find links to pages that are good for students to read (“Hey Students!”), and useful for parents to read (“Hey Parents!”), as well as some general information pages.
Department Members
Department Head:
Ms. Knarr: stephanie_knarr@wrdsb.ca
Special Education Resource Teachers (SERTs):
Mr. Eason: tj_eason@wrdsb.ca
Ms. Malboeuf: jessica_malboeuf@wrdsb.ca
Ms. Wilson: kristen_wilson@wrdsb.ca
Student Success Teachers:
Mr. Miller: mike_miller@wrdsb.ca
Ms. Mullen: jill_mullen@wrdsb.ca (2024-2025 Year – Semester 2 only)
Ms. Bekendam (e-learning student & course support): amanda_bekendam@wrdsb.ca
Educational Assistant:
Ms. Sheri Christensen
ACE Program (Alternative Continuum of Education):
Teacher: Ms. Poole Educational Assistants: Ms. Reinhart, Mr. Flietstra, Ms. Andreca
Teacher: Mr. Garramone Educational Assistants: Ms. Attwal, Ms. Kloetstra
Courses and Curriculum Documents
GLE1OI, GLE2OI Learning Strategies 1: Skills for Success in Secondary School
GLE3OI, GLE4OI Advanced Learning Strategies: Skills for Success after Secondary School