Amy Becher is the Director of Special Education for the Auglaize County Educational Service Center, where she supports and oversees programming for school-age students. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from the University of Dayton, a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from The Ohio State University, and additional certification in Early Childhood Special Education. Amy lives in Wapakoneta with her husband, Jeff, and they have three adult children. She enjoys walking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the field of special education, including 25 years as a special education administrator, Amy has made a significant impact on programming, services, and student outcomes. She is passionate about making a positive impact, deeply committed to helping students reach their full potential, and dedicated to supporting educators in delivering high-quality, individualized instruction.

Laurie is an Intervention Specialist with over 10 years of experience in the field of special education. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Special Education from Texas A&M University. Her first 4 years of teaching were in a self-contained, multiple disabilities classroom in Houston, Texas for Aldine ISD. After meeting her husband, a dairy farmer from Minster, Ohio, Laurie packed up and moved across the country where she continued teaching at Great Day Academy, part of the Allen County ESC for 5 years. When the opportunity presented itself of a new classroom opening up in Minster, she couldn't pass up the opportunity to work in her hometown. 

Laurie lives with her husband, Chad, and three young children, Mae, Thomas, and Henry. So in her spare time, Laurie's chasing kiddos just like a school! The days are long, but the years are short. She enjoys spending time with her family, taking trips back home to Texas, drinking coffee while it's still hot, and actually getting to sleep through the night.

Laurie is grateful for the opportunity to teach the students of Auglaize County ESC. She loves helping students reach their fullest potential, promoting as much independence as possible, and trying to enrich the lives of as many students as she has the privilege of meeting.