FORT SMITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Fort Smith Public School District is a highly diverse community in terms of our student populations. This is equally true of our students receiving special education services and their families as any other demographic group in the District. We have worked collaboratively over the years with area support groups, service organizations, the Arkansas Department of Education – Special Education Unit, and state service organizations to help meet the unique and diverse needs of our students. Our offices are here to support you in working with your student’s needs and in developing effective and appropriate programming for them. 

To send or request records: speddocs@fortsmithschools.org 

Contact Information

Kathy Haaser (retiring)
Director of Special Education
479-785-2501 ext. 91266
khaaser@fortsmithschools.org 

Domonique Alexander (start 7/1/22)
Director of Special Education
479-785-2501 ext. 91266
dalexander@fortsmithschools.org

Dr. Taneka Tate (start 7/1/22)
Assistant Director of Special Education
479-785-2501 ext. 

Susan Coon
Special Education Coordinator
Cook, Howard, Morrison, Park, Orr/Tilles PK, Kimmons, Brownwood
479-785-2501 ext. 91244
scoon@fortsmithschools.org

Alicia Henry
Special Education Coordinator
Carnall, Northside, Southside, Belle Point
479-785-2501 ext. 91278
ahenry@fortsmithschools.org 

Samantha Sayers
Special Education Coordinator
Barling, Beard, Bonneville, Sutton, Chaffin, Darby, JDC
479-785-2501 ext. 91290
ssayers@fortsmithschools.org

Mindy VanPelt
Special Education Coordinator
Cavanaugh, Fairview, Orr (school age), Trusty, Woods, Spradling, Valley
479-785-2501 ext. 91420
mvanpelt@fortsmithschools.org

Wendy Joice
Special Education Coordinator
Euper Lane, Tilles, Ramsey, Sunnymede, Ballman
479-785-2501 ext. 91279
wjoice@fortsmithschools.org