About SEPAC

SEPACS was formed in May 2005 with following vision: 

Mission:

  • Encourage a welcoming school culture throughout Scottsdale Unified School District for students with special needs where their diverse educational, emotional, and social needs are recognized,  respected, and met.
  • The students will be fully integrated into the life of the school community.
  • Ensure that the education of students with special needs in SUSD will appropriately prepare them to be successful, contributing members of society.

Goals:

  • Improve communication between the parents, schools, administration, staff, and organizations within the schools.
  • Educate parents, administration, and students concerning issues related to Special Education.
  • Support and ensure equity across the district’s Special Education programs.
  • Provide sensitivity training to the general school population and teachers for the physical and emotional well-being of the students with special needs.
  • Work with legislators and appropriate advocacy and government agencies on issues related to education as they pertain to students with special needs.

2009-2010 Board of Directors

Pam Murphy, President
Parent / Pediatrician, Mendy’s Place, John C. Lincoln Hospital – Deer Valley
(602) 769-0825

Margaret Corcoran-Smith, Immediate Past-President
Parent
(480) 502-2865

Shauna Mattson, Secretary/Treasurer and Programs
Parent
(480) 661-0471

Lisa Dee Meyerson Marshall, Strategic Relationships
Parent / Strategic Initiatives Unit Chief, Government Information Technology Agency, State of Arizona
(602) 670-5109

Dru Bloomfield, Communications
Parent/Realtor, John Hall & Associates
(602) 524-3128

Julie Schmoker, Communications
Parent
(602) 538-1915

Jill Castle, At Large
Parent / Parent Information Network, Arizona Department of Education, West Maricopa County
(480) 734-4339

Madeline Papazian, At Large
Parent / Special Education Teacher (LRC), Scottsdale Unified School District
(480) 484-3500

Char Ugol, At Large

Parent /Arizona State Board of Education , Special Education Advisory Panel

(602) 614-2088