About ConnectSPED

ConnectSPED is a parent-led group independent of the School District of Superior which exists to unite, support, and educate families about Special Education.

Our Mission

The mission of ConnectSPEDis to Unite, Support, and Educate families of children with unique abilities and educational needs to help every student reach their highest potential.

Unite:

We promote positive relationships between families and their schools.

Support:

We support families with resources to understand the Special Education process and their role in advocating for their child's needs.

Educate:

We provide opportunities for families to learn, network, and share with other parents and guardians.

Meet the Team

Founding Member

Logan Alseth

Logan Alseth has three siblings with special needs, and looks forward to improving the special education system in Wisconsin School Districts through ConnectSPED.

He is the owner of Alseth Family Support, an in-home care business for children and adults with disabilities. He has experience advocating for families in IEP's through Alseth Family Support and through advocating for his own siblings.

Founding Member

Paulette Alseth

Paulette Alseth is the parent of three children with special needs. She is excited to advocate for families and share the experience she has gained in the IEP process with her own children.

Paulette is the owner of an in-home care agency in Superior called Alseth Family Support. She has a great understanding of the family side in the special education process and the struggles that can be accompanied in this process. Through ConnectSPED she hopes to ease the stress that many parents face.

Founding Member

Lisa Peterson

Lisa's passion to create a network of support, resources, and connection for families in Superior who have a child(ren) with diverse needs stems from her personal and professional connections.

Lisa grew up in Superior and experienced seizures that went undetected from Kindergarten through 11th grade and understands what it feels like to have needs that go unnoticed. While attending her senior year at Superior High School in 1998, Lisa advocated for students with special needs that she volunteered with during their art class.

Lisa obtained her B.S. in Elementary Education with minors in Early Childhood and Special Education, and she obtained her MSE Reading Education from UW- Superior. In 2002, Lisa had successful brain surgery that eliminated her seizures. From 2003-2013, Lisa taught in various districts and grade levels including kindergarten, preschool, third grade, and Title One-remedial reading and math. Since 2014, Lisa has worked for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota as the Regional Outreach Manager - Northeast & Central MN, and she also taught at the college level in 2015 during her 2nd year at EFMN. Lisa's work at the EFMN includes programs and services that educate, empower, and connect people impacted by epilepsy.

Lisa and her husband have children with diverse needs, and she recognizes that without having a background in education and advocacy that she might not be as aware of how to advocate for her own children's needs. She is deeply passionate about all families in the district having access to resources to best support their child, and she looks forward to the opportunity to connect with families in Superior.

Founding Member

Sarah James

Sarah James grew up in Superior and now lives in South Range with her husband and daughter. She is a speech language pathologist with a passion for working with students and families who have special and unique needs. Sarah looks forward to bringing her experience in the special education world to ConnectSPED and the families of the Superior School District to help with whatever is needed.