District Programs Specialists

Matthew Hard

District Transition Specialist

I have been employed in a wide variety of educational roles in Campbell County since 2010. I received my BA in Anthropology from Michigan State University and a Master’s in Special Education from the University of the Cumberlands. In my current role, I work hard to combine my passion for learning with a heart for helping students and families. I bring a unique perspective to guiding young people as they plan and prepare for life after high school. I am also a 7th grade football coach and love how it provides me with another way to help foster relationships. 

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife, two children, dog Nova, and cat Sugar Cookie. 

Kylee Hastings

District Behavior Consultant

With a passion for supporting diverse learners,  I have dedicated myself to supporting particularly those with emotional disabilities and diverse behavioral challenges, since 2012. I hold a Bachelor's degree in K-12 Special Education and K-6 Elementary Education from Western Governors University; I am a dedicated lifelong learner committed to personal and professional growth, continually pursuing additional courses to expand my expertise in special education. My eagerness for continuous education and skill enhancement keeps me informed and adaptable, ensuring I can effectively meet the diverse needs of our students. I thrive on collaboration, working closely with support staff, team members, and families to develop tailored strategies that address the unique challenges faced by each student, making every aspect of my job rewarding and impactful. Outside of my professional life, my husband and I are proud parents of three children and three dogs, and I cherish spending quality time with them when I'm not at work.

Kristina Leslie

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

I have a Doctorate in Behavioral Health, Masters in Special Education, Advanced Studies, and Masters in Clinical Psychology. My work history includes private practice behavioral health (individual and group counseling services), working with adults and children with developmental disabilities providing home and community based interventions, and behavioral health consultant working with individuals with neurological disorders.

I enjoy the students and the staff I get to interact with on a daily basis.

My hobbies and interests include camping, hiking, fishing, spending time with my husband, children, and extended family, reading, researching, learning, horses, dogs, and travel.

Michelle Miller

District Program Specialist

I have my bachelor's degree in Special Education from Black Hills State University and my master's degree in Administration from Chadron State College. I have taught special education for 12 years at the high school level and extended school year at the elementary and high school levels. 

I enjoy working with students, staff, and parents to meet the needs of all students and see them find their own success whatever that may be for each student. 

Outside of work, I enjoy time with friends and family, raising sheep, using my border collies on our place and competing in herding competitions, outdoor activities, reading, learning new things, and traveling. 

Sheila Rives

District Autism Consultant

Sheila has served as the District Autism Spectrum Consultant since 2020, working closely with parents and school teams to support students who meet eligibility for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Drawing from her extensive experience, formal education, and student-centered philosophy, Sheila coaches and trains others in evidence-based strategies focused on communication, regulation, and guided practice techniques such as co-regulation and modeling.

Sheila’s career in education began in the late 1990s as a paraprofessional. Since then, she has supported learners from preschool through adulthood across both public and private settings. She earned her degree in Elementary and Special Education from Montana State University–Billings in 2004 and spent 15 years teaching in the classroom. In 2022, she completed a Master of Arts in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Grand Canyon University. She is also a Certified H.A.P.P.Y. Coach through Autism in Context with Dr. Peter Vermeulen (2023).

In addition to her consulting work, Sheila coordinates a summer enrichment program for neurodiverse students in Campbell County School District. The program emphasizes communication, emotional regulation, collaborative problem-solving, and self-advocacy through engaging, community-based experiences.

Sheila is passionate about educating families, school teams, and students on the uniqueness of autism, and she is dedicated to helping each learner reach their full potential. She brings her values of faith, family, grit, and an active lifestyle—including team roping—to her work, encouraging a collaborative mindset that focuses on possibilities and honoring diverse perspectives.

Maki Walker

District Wide SPEA/MANDT Instructor/Handle with Care Instructor

I have an associate degree in Human Services.  I have worked in the Skills Program since 2010.  In 2016, I transferred to Special Services Center to help with behavioral support and train staff in The Mandt System.

I love working with students, teachers, and staff.  I enjoy being able to learn and grow with them.

I love to travel all over the world to meet people and learn their cultures.