Diana Vermette, IEP 504 Coordinator on Influential Women

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Diana Vermette

IEP 504 Coordinator, SANFORD SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Sanford, ME

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Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree Bachelor's in English (minored in education) Degree Master's of Science in Special Education Member Building Leadership Team Member Certification Team (co-chair) Member Crisis Team Member Special Education Advisory Team

Her Story

About Diana

Diana Vermette is a dedicated special education professional serving as an IEP 504 Coordinator. With 20 years of experience teaching in special education followed by five years in her coordinator position, she works to support all teachers in the school by helping them understand special education requirements, the differences between accommodations and modifications, and completing paperwork such as referrals and IEPs. She is actively involved in implementing an inclusion model for resource students and serves on the building leadership team, co-chairs the certification team, and participates in the crisis team and special education advisory team. Diana holds a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in education and a master's of science in special education. Her mission centers on the belief that all students are all of our students, regardless of their needs, and she values honest effort and continuous learning in the field of education.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Diana

01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Don't be afraid to ask questions. There are no stupid questions, and not one person has all the answers. Be honest if you don't know something but research it and get back to the person. Be honest and willing to put in the hard work, because education is hard with longer hours than people realize, but it can be so rewarding.

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