About me
Michelle Kinner is a Program Specialist/Administrator for the Tehama County Department of Education and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). She oversees the SELPA’s Alternative Dispute Resolution and Prevention program by providing a continuum of supports for families and districts in Tehama County. Michelle is also part of the Statewide System of Support as a member of the Special Education Resource Lead (SERL) in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Pathways to Partnership. Michelle earned her Education Specialist Credentials, Administrative Services Credential, and Masters Degree in Education at California State University, Chico. She started her career as a coordinator for early childhood education programs and then went on to teach elementary special education. She also served as a Program Specialist for a rural district in Northern California for five years prior to coming to work at the SELPA. Michelle enjoys spending time with her three children and her husband in the beautiful outdoors of the Northstate. She is passionate about the work of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Prevention and all that it can do to support equity, inclusion, collaboration, and connection with families, students, and districts.
