Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) is a therapeutic preschool program. At the core of the program is the understanding that for young children, development occurs in the context of relationships.
Program Leadership
Jennifer Hetland
Assistant Director of Special Education/Principal
Phone:651-438-4981
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AJ Boehmer Dean of Special Education Phone: 952-707-4012 Email AJ Boehmer
Jennifer Petersen
Mental Health Coordinator
Phone: 952-431-8606
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Melanie Rix
Lead Teacher
Phone: 952-431-8608
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Tara Brenner
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 651-438-4980
Email: [email protected]
Pine Bend Elementary
9875 Inver Grove Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Phone: 651-306-7710
Fax: 651-438-4985
School Hours
Student: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Staff: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Emergency Closing Information
Pond Center
9600 3rd Ave. South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone: 952-681-6238
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Riverview Elementary
4100 208th St. W.
Farmington, MN 55024
Phone: 651-460-1695
Student: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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