2022-23
Integrated Services
Bethke Elementary School
The only constant is change! We have two new members for our 2022-23 school year! Learn more about the team below.
Who are we?
Back row: Alexa, Ibby, Debbie
Front row: Jen, Jenni, Kayla, Emmy, Lexis
Debbie Lowery, Integrated Services paraprofessional
Jennifer Melaragno, Integrated Services paraprofessional
Jessica Albers, Physical Therapist
mail to: jalbers@psdschools.org
Ibby Boese, Speech-language Therapist
I went to Colorado College and then to graduate school at the University of Texas-Austin. I have been an SLP since 2004 and at Bethke since 2009! I love language, words, and accents. My husband and I have two sons- one in middle school and one going into 11th grade. We get outside to play in the mountains and rivers as much as we can, but we also spend a lot of time at soccer fields and on basketball courts.
mail to: eboese@psdschools.org
488-4318
Alexa Bradley, Integrated Services Teacher
Hello Bethke Bobcats! This is my 2nd year in the Bethke community! I recently moved back to Fort Collins after living and teaching in the Bay Area for 5 years. I received my master’s degree in Special Education from the University of San Francisco and hope to take more classes in Early Childhood in the future as well. I am a California native but a former CSU Ram and am so happy to be back in this wonderful place! My favorite thing to do is explore new places with my husband (who is also a teacher in the district) and our dog.
mail to: mail to: alexandrab@psdschools.org
488-4300
Kayla Delaney, Integrated Services Teacher
Hello Bethke Bobcats! This is my 2nd year as a Bethke Bobcat! Prior to Bethke, I taught special education in the Jefferson County School District in Denver. I received my bachelors from the University of Northern Colorado and an endorsement in special education from Regis University. In 2020, I married my husband (Noah) on my parents’ property up the Poudre Canyon. This past year, my husband and I got our first puppy together and she melts our hearts on the daily! I love being with my family, coffee, working out, and adventuring outside.
mail to: mail to: kdelaney@psdschools.org
488-4300
Lexis Goodale, Occupational Therapist
I've been an Occupational Therapist for 13 years. This will be my 4th year with PSD, and my 3rd year as a Bethke Bobcat. I grew up in Iowa, and I moved to Colorado to go to graduate school at CSU. I have amazing family and friends that I love spending time with. I enjoy going on adventures in the mountains and traveling.
mail to: lgoodale@psdschools.org
488-4300
Emmy Hoffman, Integrated Services Teacher
Hi! My name is Emmy Hoffman, and I am so excited for my fourth year of teaching at Bethke! I grew up in Poudre School District, as well as attended college locally at University of Northern Colorado. I graduated in 2019 from the University of Northern Colorado with my BA in Special Education. I am so excited to work with amazing staff and students! My goal as an educator is to provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming learning environment for all my students. Go Bobcats!
mail to: ehoffman@psdschools.org
488-4300
Jenni Thomason, School Psychologist
Hello! This is my 9th year as a School Psychologist in PSD and is my 1st year as a Bethke Bobcat! I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology at CSU and graduated with my Ed.S. in School Psychology at UNC Greeley. My husband and I have 3 wonderful children, Amelia, Owen, and Chloe that keep us very busy and entertained! I grew up locally, and I am so excited to join the Bethke team and to work with your Bethke Bobcat!!
mail to: jthomaso@psdschools.org
488-4367
Resources
Science-based information about healthy development
http://infoaboutkids.org/
Integrated Services website for Poudre School District
https://www.psdschools.org/department/integrated-services
Typical Speech and Language Development
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/development/
Child Speech and Language
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/ChildSandL.htm
About Occupational Therapy- Children and Youth
http://www.aota.org/About-Occupational-Therapy/Patients-Clients/ChildrenAndYouth.aspx
About school psychology
www.apa.org/ed/graduate/specialize/school
Developmental milestones:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/JFAUCHIER/psy121jf/Projects_SS04/Jenni%20Powers/PSY121jf/milestones.html
Colorado Department of Education- Office of Special Education Programs and Services
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdes
