GABBY RUCKMAN (VES)

Gabby joined the Vale Elementary Special Ed. team in November 2019. She assisted her mom in running a preschool for several years; this inspired her to work with kids. Gabby went to school for becoming a dental assistant, and she completed this schooling within the last year. Due to the lack of children's dentistry locally, she chose to join the Vale Elementary team and make a difference in the lives of children daily. Currently, Gabby lives in Vale with her family.

Tracey Buhrig (VMS)

Tracey has been with Vale School District since 2007. She has been trained in Bal-a-vis-x, Star, and several other programs. She works with students who have a wide range of ability levels. Her patience and kindness are noteworthy. In November of 1994, she married Bill, and they have three kids (Brittan, Samantha, and Justin).

Juzella Fugate (VMS)

Juzella joined the Vale School District team two years ago as a substitute aide; she later joined the staff full days, two days a week. She spends most of her day assisting students within the classroom, as well as teaching students in a one-on-one setting. Elena has many years of experience in working with kids. Elena and her spouse, Jeff, reside in Vale and are happily married with four kids (Tiana, Kaia, Aleilee, and Koah ).

Cindy Tolman

(Special Education Secretary)

Cindy has been a part of the Vale School District since October 2007. Most of her years with the district have been as an instructional assistant in Special Education (6 years) and Title I (5 years). Cindy has a strong understanding of the LRC programs, as well as how to support students with a wide range of needs. Cindy is the "glue that holds everything together." In June 1991, Cindy married Clayton Jr., and they have five children (Steven, Maggie, Nicole, Samantha, and William).