Special Education

We make every effort to provide educational support to students with special needs within the regular classroom with their peers. This equitable approach to education, called "inclusion" enables all students to benefit from a variety of classroom-based activities and to learn from each other. It is our belief that we are all learners and we all have valuable learning experiences to share.

The special education staff, including special educators, speech therapist, occupational therapy, physical therapist, BCBA, and Adjustment Counselors, provides a variety of special education services. The special education staff works in collaboration with individual classroom teachers to coordinate curriculum objectives, introduce and monitor modifications, and to identify alternative teaching strategies. When necessary, supportive services may be provided outside the regular classroom, but only for short periods of a student's school day.

The decision to refer a child for a team evaluation to determine the need for special education services usually originates with the classroom teacher. Parents may also request guidance about special education from the School Counselor.

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Meagan Asp Special Education Teacher - Bridge Program
David Malio Special Education Teacher
Cheryl Pespisa 6th Grade Special Education Liaison
Fern Thompson 8th Special Education Liaison
John Glynn Special Education Teacher- SAIL
Kristin Frazier 6th Special Education Teacher
Kelly McNamara School Psychologist
Tammy McGeoghegan Special Education Reading Liaison
Erin Mawhinney SAIL Sub Separate Special Education Liaison
Jennifer Buckley Behavioral Therapist
Paul Grady Behavioral Therapist
Julie Swanson Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Lisa Duggan Adjustment Counselor
Mikaela Blanchard Adjustment Counselor
Andrea Edmonds Program Administrator
Andrea Edmonds
Amanda Raboin Teacher
Rachel Mark 8th Grade Special Education Liaison
Erin Venuti Teacher
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