Exceptional Student Education

A quality Exceptional Student Education program ensures the success of all students in an environment of trust, respect, and open communication.

A quality Exceptional Student Education program provides for appropriate materials, qualified staff, in-service opportunities and adequate facilities.

A quality Exceptional Student Education program has a student centered curriculum that is flexible, relevant and focuses on lifelong transitions, offers a complete continuum of delivery models and teaching strategies, and has the support of administration, teachers, parents, and community.

If you are the parent of a private school student who suspects your child has a disability, you may request an evaluation. Please contact the District ESE Teacher on Special Assignment for additional information.


ESE Parent Survey                    Please click link to complete survey.




Exceptional Student Education Directory      

Director - Gary Pearcy
Coordinator -Lynn Kirby

(352) 726-1931 Ext. 2330; Fax (352) 249-2116

School Specialists

Central Ridge Elementary - TBD -  344-3833 Ext. 4011

Citrus High School - Ashley Tourbin - 726-2241 Ext. 4535

Citrus Springs Elementary - Ally Franz - 344-4079 Ext. 5195

Citrus Springs Middle - TBD - 344-2244 Ext. 4417

CREST School - Paul Heinze - 527-0303 Ext. 6121

Crystal River High - Amanda Parker - 795-4641 Ext. 4850

Crystal River Middle - Cassandra Petty - 795-2116 Ext. 5212

Crystal River Primary - Laura Kofmehl - 795-2211 Ext. 5726

Floral City Elementary - TBD - 726-1554 Ext. 6007

Forest Ridge Elementary - Jennifer Benhoff - 527-1808 Ext. 5006

Hernando Elementary - Cathy Swartz - 726-1833 Ext. 5410

Homosassa Elementary - TDB - 628-2953 Ext. 4167

Inverness Middle - Jennifer Hetland - 726-1471 Ext. 5512

Inverness Primary - Alissa Grace - 726-1632 Ext. 5333

Lecanto High School - Tonia Chandler - 746-2334 Ext. 4287

Lecanto Middle School - Ingrid James - 746-2050 Ext. 4761

Lecanto Primary School - Debi Collins - 746-2220 Ext. 5835

Pleasant Grove Elementary - Lindsay Hamilton - 634-4400 Ext. 4912

Rock Crusher Elementary - Tabetha Harrison - 795-2010 Ext.4609


District ESE Staff
352-726-1931

District ESE Specialist - Tina Adams - Ext. 2854

District ESE Specialist - TBD - Ext. 2316

District ESE Specialist - Vivian Bennett - Ext. 2306

District ESE Specialist - Jackie Dillersberger - Ext. 2304

District ESE Specialist - Callie Haynes - Ext. 2305

District ESE Specialist - Julia McHugh - Ext. 2352

District ESE Specialist - Stephanie Runion - Ext. 2310

District ESE Specialist - Jessie Hodges - Ext. 2329

District ESE Teacher on Special Assignment - Sharon Harker - Ext. 2312


Administrative Secretary - Bonnie Sparks - Ext. 2336

District Bookkeeper - Penny Sowerby - Ext. 2332

Psychological Services Secretary - Adria Byers - Ext. 2338

VPK/Pre-K District Secretary - Cindy Schaak - Ext. 2330