MEET our Teachers

• I began my teaching career in 2003 teaching students with special needs

• I went to Central Michigan University (Special Education) and to Wayne State University (Educational Leadership)

• I am married and have two boys; our family loves to travel together

• We love spending weekends in Detroit.  

• I have two dogs (Piper and Jiffy)

• I enjoy spending my time doing yoga and reading books

RebeccaSmedley@wlcsd.org 

•  I began my teaching career in 2018. I have found my passion through working with others and advocating for students of all abilities. I am also a co-coordinator for Special Olympics.

• I attended Central Michigan University and completed my masters degree at Ball State University.

• I am married and a dog mom to my Bernese Mountain Dog Manny.

• I love to spend my time on the beach or by the water. I enjoy traveling with friends and family!

ElyseGoor@wlcsd.org 

Deana Wilson

• I began my career in 2011, teaching in The Walled Lake School District.  I work with my students to encourage growth academically, socially, and emotionally. Everyday I strive to provide a unique educational experience to enhance the development of independence for every student.  Every child every day. 

• I'm an Eastern Michigan University graduate.

• I'm married and a mother of a wonderful eight year old girl Harper and three year old Hunter

• In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, practicing yoga, photography

DeanaWilson@wlcsd.org 

• I started teaching in Walled Lake in 2022.

• Since working in the SNAPS program for my last 2 years attending Walled Lake Central, I have always said that "they teach me more than I could ever teach them". 

• Through working at Friendship Circle, Camp Lee Mar, The Guided Tours , and being apart of Best Buddies in college, working with individuals with special needs has become my passion.

• I am a Central Michigan University graduate and gained my Masters in Special Education.

• I enjoy hanging out with my family, friends, and my puppy Romeo.

• I love to explore and travel to new places. 

SierraBeck@wlcsd.org

• I am in my 20th year of teaching, and have been teaching students with special needs for 14 years. 

•  I earned my bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University and my master's degree from Oakland University.

• I am married and have 3 children, one daughter and two sons.

• I have two miniature dachshunds named Guinness & Harper.

• In my spare time I enjoy traveling with my family, watching my kids play sports, and reading.

ShannonClark@wlcsd.org

• I began my teaching career in 2012.   I work to empower students by facilitating meaningful inclusion to develop further independence.

• I am a Western Michigan University graduate.

• I am the Head Football Coach at Walled Lake Western

• In my free time I like to golf, fish, and spend time with my family.

• I am a father tp a one-year old baby girl.

KoryCioroch@wlcsd.org 

• I started my teaching career in Walled Lake in 2022. I am passionate about helping learners reach their unique potential and achieve independence.

• My instruction is based upon real-life experiences and developing strong social relationships.

• At Central Michigan University, I double majored in Special Education and English. I also went to the University of Limerick in Ireland to study abroad.

• I am married and have one cat named Stevie.

• In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending time in nature and hanging out with friends and family!

AbigailHarrysson@wlcsd.org