Michelle Merrill Cuka

Michelle Merrill Cuka serves as the Director of Student Support Services for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools since July 2022. With extensive experience in special education, Michelle held prior roles including Supervisor of Specialized Services at Eastern Carver County Schools and Special Services Supervisor at Shakopee Public Schools. Previous positions also include Special Education Coordinator at New Prague Area Schools and Resource Teacher, focusing on high school reading. Early career experiences encompass roles as Office Manager at Handyman Connection and Customer Service Representative at Clear North Technologies and Wizmo Inc. Educational qualifications include an Educational Specialist degree in Director of Special Education License and a Master of Science in Educational Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education from Augsburg University.