Interestingly enough, Mrs. Wall started off her professional career in court reporting working for the Sheriff’s Department. Her career choices have evolved over the years and led to different positions within education such as a teacher’s assistant in general education, special education teacher in self-contained classrooms, and now an administrator in special education. Connie serves students and families at Lincoln, Harold B. Dawson, and Sterling. She also oversees the occupational therapy and physical therapy departments. Mrs. Wall states it’s an honor to be a part of a dedicated leadership team.  She is passionate about building meaningful relationships to help teams work well together for the betterment of all our students.

Ms. Skahill has worked in Peoria Public Schools for 13 years in a variety of roles including high school English teacher, assistant principal, and most recently, special education coordinator. She has a master’s in teaching and a master’s in educational leadership. Maegan currently works with students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade across five buildings as a coordinator. She has a passion for supporting students and staff and creating a welcoming environment rooted in collaboration and shared leadership. Ms. Skahill and her family are proud Peoria residents, and they enjoy many of the parks, events, and activities the city has to offer.

Dr. Molly Herman has 20 years of experience in the field of special education in Peoria Public Schools.  Her specialty areas include deaf education, early childhood education, and early intervention.  Before moving into special education administration, Molly was a self-contained Deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) preschool teacher.  She earned her Bachelors in Deaf Education in 2005, Spoken Language and Listening Professional Certificate in 2007, master’s in special education in 2009, National Board Certificate in 2009, Director of Special Education Certificate in 2013, and Doctorate Degree in Special Education in 2018 all from Illinois State University. Molly currently works as a special education coordinator for the district in the areas of early childhood, some low incidence disabilities including DHH and low vision/blindness and specified special education support staff.  Her passions are working with families, facilitating implementation of student IEPs, and supporting teachers to establish effective classrooms full of engagement and learning!

Mrs. Dolan is a special educator with 14 years of experience. She taught in the areas of high school, life skills, cross-cat, autism and inclusion for 10 years before moving to administration. She furthered her knowledge by getting her masters from ISU and holds her special education director's endorsement.

Mrs. Dolan has a passion for special education and supporting staff to provide the best possible services to our students and families. She is a strong believer in doing what is best for students.

She enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids who are busy with various sports and activities.

Marci is a Special Educator who started her 25th year in Peoria Public Schools. She has spent time as a cross-categorical Special Education Teacher as well as serving as a Special Education Coordinator for the last 11 years. She furthered her education by receiving a master’s degree from Illinois State University in Curriculum & Instruction-Reading and another from Concordia University in School administration.

Marci currently supports the 6 Richwoods High School feeder schools which range from kindergarten to 8th grade as well as all the Private/Parochial schools within the district’s boundaries. Marci’s tenure and experience in Peoria Public Schools gives her a unique perspective of the needs of our students and how they have changed. She feels strongly in serving all students in their least restrictive environment and coaching staff on this mindset.