ESS & Special Education
Welcome! We are the Yale Exceptional Student Services Team. We are excited to ignite the potential in every child. Our team is committed to beliefs and practices that value and serve all of our exceptional students with individualized support and resources. We create pathways for student success through high expectations, targeted instruction, and inclusive environments. We aim to deliver opportunities for students to engage in high-quality educational experiences that are equitable and student centered.
Special education services are planned and provided in collaboration with the student, families, classroom teachers, community agencies, and other school staff to ensure student success and well being. We accomplish our goals by building positive relationships and prioritizing open communication. We’re looking forward to seeing your smiles!
Ms. Botchway's Favorite Things
Name
Eunice Botchway
Birthdate
November 18
Favorite store(s)-restaurant(s)-
Juicy seafood Amazon Chilis
Favorite school supplies(s)-
Nice pens, journals
Favorite color-
Love all colors except NEON
Favorite flower-
Succulents, lilies
Favorite beverage-
sweet wine
Favorite treat-
chocolate cake, coconut and nut ice cream
Hobbies
Watching good movies
Any allergies/sensitivities-
na
Starbucks order-
Caramel Macchiato hot or iced
Ms. Dubee's Favorite Things
Name
Megan Dubee
Birthdate
August 4, 1979
Favorite store(s)-restaurant(s)-
Target, banana republic, any Thai, Vietnamese, or Mexican restaurant
Favorite school supplies(s)-
Pens and notebooks
Favorite color-
red
Favorite flower-
gladiolas
Favorite beverage-
Arnold palmer chai tea
Favorite treat-
Chex mix, crackers, cheese its
Hobbies
hiking, yoga, hanging with fiance and dog, trying new restaurants.
Any allergies/sensitivities-
high caffeine/energy drinks
Starbucks order-
chai tea with coconut milk
Ms. Jameson's Favorite Things
Name
Caitlin Jameson
Birthdate
November 27
Favorite store(s)-restaurant(s)-
chipotle, Starbucks, target
Favorite school supplies(s)-
colorful pens
Favorite color-
purple blue yellow
Favorite flower-
sunflowers
Favorite beverage-
cherry coke
Favorite treat-
anything sweet
Hobbies
hiking biking
Any allergies/sensitivities-
none
Starbucks order-
shaken espresso
Ms. McKay's Favorite Things
Ana Yannello
Occupational Therapist
Ms. Yannello's Favorite Things
Name
Ana Yannello
Birthdate
February 3
Favorite store(s)-restaurant(s)-
Amazon
Favorite school supplies(s)-
Writing tools
Favorite color-
Blue and green
Favorite flower-
lily
Favorite beverage-
coffee
Favorite treat-
cupcakes
Hobbies
pottery
Any allergies/sensitivities-
animal allergies
Starbucks order-
Venti latte
Ms. Riffle's Favorite Things
Ms. Brown's Favorite Things
Ms. Herrema's Favorite things
Name
Alex Herrema
Birthdate
October 21
Favorite store(s)-restaurant(s)-
Amazon, Marshalls, Forever 21 Olive gaden, chuys, Torchys
Favorite school supplies(s)-
Pencils plack pens, colerful tape, fidget toys
Favorite color-
sage green emerald green
Favorite flower-
sunflowers and roses
Favorite beverage-
chai tea
Favorite treat-
Chocolate covered fruit, chocolate muffins
Hobbies
nails, playing ukulele, Plants, knitting, reading
Any allergies/sensitivities-
NA
Starbucks order-
iced chai tea with oat milk