Welcoming new teachers to local schools: Lind School District - Claudine Simeral

Assisting Ann Marie Saetre and Marie Borth in the Special Education Department is Claudine Simeral, a new Special Education Para-Professional.

Prior to moving to Adams County, Simeral grew up in Shelton where she worked for the local school district. During her time at the Shelton School District, she worked with students in kindergarten through fifth grade from 2001 to 2007.

Her duties included monitoring the “in house” with the school’s counselor and assisting with small group activities.

Simeral also worked with students who required an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The purpose of an IEP is to address each child in need of special education services unique learning difficulties and plan specific educational goals to assist them in academic success.

She enjoys spending time with her family and taking care of her animals. She keeps herself busy with four children and is grateful for the opportunity to teach students life skills.

Being new to the area, Simeral said her plan for the school year is to assist students in learning the tools they need to be successful in school and life. She will also spend a lot of time familiarizing herself with the area and building relationships with the locals in the community.

Simeral said she is looking forward to experiencing all Lind and Ritzville have to offer. Being from a small town, she understands the importance of community assistance and academic strength to achieve success and is excited to assist her students in everyway she can.