A-LIST Spotlight: Mandy Schetter, Intervention Specialist- Northmont

It is with great pleasure that we feature Intervention Specialist, Mandy Schetter from Northmoor Elementary in Northmont on today's A-LIST Spotlight. Our A-LIST stands for Autism & Low-Incidence Support Team and is comprised of a regional network of select professionals who exhibit “best practices” in serving the needs of students who have autism or other complex, low-incidence disabilities.

Last year was Mandy's first year at Northmoor and our first opportunity to work with her for several student referrals. Our entire team was incredibly impressed with how well Mandy managed an unprecedented school year. She demonstrates great professionalism and dedication to her students. 

Individualized Supports

Mandy remains flexible to her student's unique needs while maintaining high expectations. This is no easy balance! Mandy is also always willing to problem-solve and brainstorm with our team which makes her an excellent ACT partner! 

Individualized, interactive daily schedule with student pictures and incorporating special interests

Sensory Menu created with individual student input which provides an easy visual for staff and for the student and helps with student buy-in because they helped to create it. 

Morning routine visual with visual timer

Contingency maps for helping students think through the outcomes of their choices which can be individualized to their specific needs. 

Paraprofessional Management

Mandy also demonstrated great leadership as she managed her paraprofessionals and developed a cohesive team. This is such an important aspect to running a successful classroom. 

This daily data collection sheet stays on a clipboard that classroom staff keep with the students. They take notes on services, behaviors, needs, and work that needs to be completed. Since their staff members don't stay with the same student all day this helps them to communicate. 

Each student has a "go bag" that is filled with reinforcers, visuals, fidgets, etc that are suited for that student. This helps staff members be prepared in the inclusion setting where they don't necessarily have easy access to the tools used in the resource room. 

Congratulations, Mandy! Your staff and students are lucky to have you and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to collaborate with you!