The Union County Public School Behavior Support Team is a combined effort between the UCPS Exceptional Children's, MTSS, and Department of Student Support. They support students with significant behavioral and emotional needs. In addition to facilitating Day Treatment referrals, the team conducts Support Consultations, training opportunities, and support for school teams in all things behavior-related.
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EC Behavior Coach
After graduating from Appalachian State University in 2006, Samantha began her career in education as a 6th grade Language Arts teacher in Kannapolis, NC. Since then, Sam has gone on to earn a Master's Degree in Special Education from UNC Charlotte and has taught elementary general education as well as elementary and high school special education in charter and public schools. She lives in Indian Trail with her husband, three children, and dog.
EC BCBA
Ashley grew up on Long Island, NY, and now lives in Charlotte, NC. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Salve Regina University. Ashley earned her Master's Degree in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from Endicott College. She has worked in private residential schools, a public school, and within the clinic setting. Ashley joined Union County Public Schools in January 2024.
EC School Social Worker
Mishaun has been with Union County Public Schools since August 2019. Mishaun grew up in a military family and relocated to Charlotte, NC, in 2012. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from South Carolina State University and her Master's Degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University. She previously worked as a Foster Care/Adoption Social Worker for eighteen years in Washington, DC, Virginia, and North Carolina.
EC Behavior Coach
Diana grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and now lives in Fort Mill, SC with her husband, two children, and two cats. Diana earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Kent State University then a Master's Degree in Special Education at Cleveland State University. Diana worked with adults with intellectual disabilities throughout her college experience and then at a K-12 school specializing in Autism. She joined Union County Public Schools in September 2011 as an EC Teacher supporting students with intensive behavioral needs.
MTSS Administrator
Tara began her education career in 1995. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Florida and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Florida Atlantic University. She has taught middle school math, including Algebra I and Geometry, and served as an assistant principal at both the elementary and middle school levels, as well as a math interventionist. Since 2016, Tara has been the MTSS Administrator for Union County Public Schools, leading district efforts to implement student support systems in literacy, math, behavior, and attendance.
UCPS Exceptional Children's Department
UCPS Exceptional Children's Department
Old Post Office Building
407 N Main Street
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: 704-296-6370
Fax: 704-282-2073
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