Miller Center

Did you know that the Director of the Miller Park Center doesn't even have a degree? She has a substitute teacher's certificate. This is according to DESE's website. When asked what credentials a director must have I received the following:


Dear Ms. Tucker,

DESE does not have any authority over day-treatment facilities, so therefore we have no guidance over the qualifications of the employees. They might be under the Department of Mental Health or some other department.
Sorry I cannot be more helpful.

Rick Lewis, M.Ed.
Supervisor
Special Education Compliance (Part B)
Office of Special Education
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
205 Jefferson St., P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, Mo 65102-0480
Office: (573) 751-7953
rick.lewis@dese.mo.gov


Miller Park Staff
  LEE’S SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT/MILLER PARK PHILOSOPHIES
District Belief Statements:
Mission Statement
We prepare each student for success in life.
Vision Statement
Lee’s Summit R‐7 is an exemplary school district, graduating students who are college and career ready with
the competitive advantage necessary to be successful.
Lee’s Summit R‐7 reflects a culture of respect and acceptance. Collaboration is an expectation that fosters
mutual understanding and a focus on student achievement and staff development.
Lee’s Summit R‐7 encourages innovation and creativity, recognizing student learning as our fundamental
purpose.
Values Statement
We believe…
 each student can learn
 each person is a unique individual whose needs must be addressed in the educational process
 learning is a life‐long process
 the community, families, staff and students are essential partners in the educational process
 a safe, caring and orderly environment is required for quality teaching and learning
Miller Park Belief Statements:
Mission Statement
All students, before graduation, must learn the social, behavioral, and academic skills necessary to be the
most capable member of society possible, thereby attaining their highest level of independence.
Vision Statement
Our goal is to strengthen the behavioral, social and academic skills of our students to facilitate transition
back to a less restrictive environment where a more normative educational experience can be accessed and
the skills to integrate into the greater society can be mastered.
Rebecca JulianDirectorRebecca.Julian@leesummit.k12.mo.us  986-1545
Karen SkidmoreSecretaryKaren.Skidmore@leesummit.k12.mo.us986-1510
Kristin RackersTransitionKristin.Rackers@leesummit.k12.mo.us986-1510
Nicole PotterElementaryNicole.Potter@leesummit.k12.mo.us986-1510
Stephanie HowellMiddleStephanie.Howell@leesummit.k12.mo.us986-1510
Todd SchroederSecondaryTodd.Schroeder@leesummit.k12.mo.us986-1510
Laurie KnightTherapistLaurie.Knight@leesummit.k12.mo.us986-1546
Lisa LunsfordHealth ClerkLisa.Lunsford@leesummit.k12.mo.us986-1542
Janice MottaAssociate TeacherJanice.Motta@leesummit.k12.mo.us 986-1510



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