Claire Austad

Claire Austad is an experienced special education teacher who has worked at Edina Public Schools since August 2019 and previously held similar positions at Wayzata Public Schools. Claire's background includes a role as a Senior Developmental Trainee at Fraser, focusing on children with Autism, and as a Teaching Assistant for Laboratory Based Physics for Teachers at the University of Minnesota. Additional experience includes serving as a Summer Adventure Leader with the City of Minnetonka. Claire holds a Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of St. Thomas, as well as several certificates, including Applied Behavior Analysis and Academic Behavior Strategist, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development in the field of education.