Special Education Department Staff

Beverly Schottler, Ed. D.

Dr. Beverly Schottler
Professor

SPED Department Head

Dr. Schottler joined the Associated Colleges of Central Kansas in 2005. She serves as an instructor and department head for our High-Incidence Special Education program. Bev began her career as an elementary school teacher. She developed an interest in Special Education while working with students in the third grade classroom. She holds a graduate degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disturbance at Fort Hays State University. After working in the areas of special education and at risk children, Bev pursued her doctorate degree in Educational Administration and Leadership. She completed her doctorate in 2003 with an emphasis in leadership and technology. Bev brings more than 20 years of teaching experience to ACCK, working in both regular and special education classrooms. Her classes place a strong emphasis on real world experience working with children in the field, while emphasizing the best practices for teaching students who have high-incidence disabilities

Kristi Weiss

Kristi Weiss
Assistant Professor

In the fall of 2016, I joined the ACCK family (Associated Colleges of Central Kansas), serving as an instructor for the High-Incidence Special Education Program. I began my professional career in Manhattan, KS in a secondary low incidence program while completing graduate school. After earning my Masters Degree in Special Education with an endorsement in Mental Retardation(Intellectual Disability) from KSU, we moved back to Salina thus beginning my 24 year journey with USD #305/CKCIE serving students in various K-12 special needs programs.

It is an honor to bring 25 years of teaching experience to ACCK after working in various educational settings serving students from mild to severe needs in settings from the most restrictive(self-contained) to team teaching in the inclusive setting at K-12 grade levels. My classes place a strong emphasis on real world experience working with children in the field, while emphasizing the best practices for teaching students who have high-incidence disabilities. I believe in creative thinking using a team approach and look forward to guiding your passion for making a difference in the world of special education.

Lynette Cross

Lynette Cross

Assistant Professor

Lynette earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Tabor College and obtained the Special Education Endorsement through ACCK. She earned her Master Degree in School Counseling at Wichita State University and is currently earning a doctorate degree from Southwestern University. Lynette has taught 20+ years in both regular and special education settings, most recently serving on the faculty at Tabor College preparing future educators. Her courses focus on real-world application to meet the needs of today's students.