Disability Services
Ms. Heidi Elliott
Teacher of Record
Heidi Elliott graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Special Education. After graduating, she spent several years teaching in Indianapolis. She is trained in the Wilson Reading Program, and is passionate about teaching students to read. Heidi enjoys spending her free time with her husband and their four daughters.
Ms. Sydni Jones
Direct Service Provider
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Ms. Melissa Westfall
Direct Service Provider
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Mr. Michael Cowherd
Teacher of Record
Michael Cowherd is affectionately known as "Mr. Max." He worked as a Title 1 Reading Interventionist and Literacy Coordinator for Inspire during the 2021-2022 school year, and will serve as the Special Education middle school teacher of record for the 2022-2023 school year. His journey as a reading specialist began as he watched his own children's reading skills develop. Mr. Max has also worked for the State of Indiana, advocating for adults with physical and intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Ms. Lauren Maines
Direct Service Provider
Ms. Lauren Maines graduated from Ball State University in 2021 with minors in Speech Language Pathology and Spanish. She has previously worked in daycares in her hometown, and joined the Inspire crew as a Special Education Instructional Aide in April 2023. She enjoys playing piano, baking, taking walks with her dog, and spending time with her family
Ms. Allannah Turner
Direct Service Provider
Allannah Turner graduated from Muncie Central High School in 2019. She has worked as a Special Education Instructional Aide for the 2020-2021 school year, as well as the 2021-2022 school year and continues to do so during this 2022-2023 school year. Outside of Inspire, you may find her at Muncie Civic Theatre as a Music Director/Assistant Director for youth shows or casted in a show herself.
Ms. Sehdah Mckim
Direct Service Provider
Ms. Sehdah Mckim graduated from Eastbrook High School in 2023. Throughout high school she participated in basketball, soccer, track, volleyball and cross country. She worked as a summer school teachers assistant from 2022-2023, which lead her to make the decision to join Inspire Academy. Her favorite hobbies include doing hair, listening to music, cooking and spending time with her big family!