2006 Special Education Due Process Hearing Officers

Dr. Bob Doyle 2402 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 140 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: 501-771-4442 Fax: 501-992-0138

Education: B.A. (Psychology) Belmont University Ph.D. (Psychology) Texas Tech University Doctoral Internship: VA Medical Center, UAMS Medical Center Doctoral Dissertation: The Effects of Distraction and Attention Deficits Among Children with Learning Disabilities on a Vigilance Task

License: Psychologist #77-3P

Experience:  Clinical Practice  Hearing Officer for Rehabilitation Services

Current Employer: Behavior Management Systems 2402 Wildwood Avenue, Suite 140 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: (501) 771-4442 Fax: (501) 992-0138

Michael McCauley P.O. Box 695 Bentonville, AR 72712 Phone: 479-273-2334 Fax: 479-273-5100

Education: B.S.E. (English and Communication) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville M. Ed. (Special Education) University of Central Arkansas J.D. University of Arkansas School of Law

Experience:  Regional Supervisor for MR-DDS, working with community boards and public school systems to develop community based educational programs for school-aged students with developmental disabilities.  Served as Executive Director of the Sunshine School in Searcy, Arkansas, directing multi-county program for children and adults with developmental disabilities.  Community provider representative on the commission that rewrote the Arkansas Child Welfare Standards.  Administrative Coordinator for the North Arkansas Human Services System, supervising 80+ medical professionals in a regional human services center and developed a long-term treatment program for juveniles age 12 to 17. Current Employer: McCauley and Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 695 Bentonville, AR 72712 Phone: (479) 273-2334 Fax: (479) 273-5100

Jim Ammel S. Shackleford Road, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: 501-225-6375 Fax: 501-225-4020

Education: B.A. (Psychology) Dickinson College M.S. (Psychology) Western Illinois University J.D. UALR Bowen School of Law

Experience:  Licensed Psychological Examiner: School District, Community Mental Health Center, Private Psychiatric Hospital, State Youth Division  Instruction of Personnel Management  Attorney (Specialization in mediation and dispute resolution and Social Security Disability)  Hearing Officer for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services  Investigator for Psychology Licensing Board

Current Employer: Licensed Attorney in Private Practice 900 S. Shackleford Road, Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211 Phone: (501) 225-6375 Fax: (501) 225-4020

Beth Levi 14209 Longtree Drive Little Rock, AR 72212 Phone: (501)-228-6865

Education: J.D. Harvard Law School, Cum Laude A.B. Princeton University, Cum Laude

Experience:  UALR Bowen School of Law- Adjunct Professor- Teach course in Juvenile Law  Legal Aid Society of Rockland County, Inc. -Staff Attorney/Training Director- Represented children in Family Court proceedings including delinquency, child in need of supervision, custody, visitation, child support, etc. 2  Rosenberg & Schapiro, P.C.- Senior Litigation Associate  Massachusetts Department of the Attorney General- Assistant Attorney General Current Employer: UALR Bowen School of Law 1201 McMath Avenue Little Rock, AR 72202-5142 Phone: (501) 324-9939 Fax: (501) 324-9911

Leroy Blankenship 10 S. Joplin Loop #4 Russellville, AR 72801-4562 Office/Fax: 479-967-0160

Education: B.S. (Accounting) Arkansas State University J.D. University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Experience:  General Law Practice  Circuit Judge 16th Judicial District  General Law Practice  State Representative Arkansas General Assembly  Prosecuting Attorney 3rd Judicial District

Current Employer: Licensed Attorney in Private Practice 10 S. Joplin Loop #4 Russellville, AR 72801-4562 Phone/Fax: (479) 967-0160

Angela Echols P.O. Box 1620 Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902-1620 Phone: (501) 321-2222 Fax: (501) 624-0533

Education: J.D. UALR Bowen School of Law, with honors B.A. (English) University of Central Arkansas, Magna Cum Laude

Experience:  Bachelor & Newell- Associate in a three-attorney law firm providing legal counsel to plaintiffs in preparation of trial and/or settlement. Interview witnesses, propound and respond to discovery, take and defend depositions, preparation of pre-trial briefs and jury instructions.  Arkansas Public Entities Risk Management Association (APERMA)- Associate providing legal defense to over 90 cities and counties throughout the State of Arkansas

3 Current Employer: Bachelor & Newell, Attorneys at Law 211 Hobson Avenue P.O. Box 1620 Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902-1620

Phone: (501) 321-2222 Fax: (501) 624-0533

Jim Akins 8406 J.F. Kennedy, Suite 5 Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: (501) 834-2070 Fax: (501) 833-3884

Education: J.D. UALR Bowen School of Law, with honors B.A. (English) University of Central Arkansas, Magna Cum Laude

Experience:  Akins Law Firm- Private practice with an emphasis on business practice, regulatory matters, estates and probate. Represent clients before numerous administrative hearings. Represent local businesses in areas such as employment, contracts, transactions, regulatory compliance, including compliance with special education and DHS requirements as needed.  Southland Health Associates, Inc.-General counsel, provided full corporate legal serviced to multi-state corporation which provided billing, consulting and regulatory services to home health agencies.  Home Health Services of America and Arkansas Coalition for the Handicapped-Provided advocate training in special education services and requirements and in regulations applicable to PL94-142.  Assistant Attorney General for the State of Arkansas

Current Employer: Akins Law Firm, Attorney at Law 8406 J.F. Kennedy Sherwood, AR 72120 Phone: (501) 834-2070 Fax: (501) 833-3884