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Welcome to ESU 16 OWLS!

OWLS (Opportunity With Life Skills) program began in the fall of 2015 for students ages 16-21. It is a cooperative program between the ESU 16 school districts, Mid Plains Community College and ESU 16.

OWLS Forms and Information

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LAURIE VAK

Opportunity With Life Skills (OWLS) Special Education Teacher

Work phone: 308-520-4426

Transition Coordinator and Inclusion Facilitator. Laurie has over 19 years of experience working with students who have a variety of disabilities. She received her BA in Education with an endorsement in K-12 Multi-Categorical Special Education.  Her passion is helping students find success in work places within their communities after they leave school.

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ASHLIE NELSON

Opportunity With Life Skills (OWLS) Paraeducator

I was a Job Coach/Para for OWLS at Sutherland for 1 year before accepting the position as the OWLS Paraprofessional with ESU. Before that I was a stay-at-home-mom for 6 years. I live in Sutherland with my husband and 3 children. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, hunting and spending time with my family.