About me
Amy Vercauteren Hefty is an impactful education administrator specializing in special education with over two decades of experience. As the Assistant Director of Special Education & Section 504 for elementary schools and early childhood in the Madison Metropolitan School District, Amy leads and coordinates special education programs, working with school principals and teams to improve school efforts and address the diverse needs of students with disabilities. She guides schools on instructional design and service delivery to foster high-performing, inclusive environments. As an adjunct instructor at Edgewood College, she teaches Special Education methods courses, leads FORT test preparation seminars, and mentors graduate students seeking licensure. Previously, Amy served on the Professional Learning Team, providing professional development, coaching on interventions and specially designed instruction, and supporting the district's Special Education Plan and Strategic Framework. She also has experience as an elementary Special Education Teacher and first supported early childhood education in 4K classrooms. Amy is dedicated to expanding best practices and dismantling systemic inequalities in education, emphasizing her commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments.