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Mission Statement - "Igniting Potential"
The Rumson School District ignites the potential of its learners by growing, inspiring, and cultivating personal excellence academically, socially, and emotionally.

 

Department of Special Education

Special Services Staff
Special Services Teachers
Evaluation Process
Parent Resources & Helpful Information
PRISE booklets & Compliant Information
Dyslexia
Restraint & Seclusion
Special ED Parent Advisory Group
Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Plan 2023-2024
Twice Exceptional Identification Process 2023-2024

Special Education Teaching and Support Staff

Preschool Disabilities

  • Ms. Brianna Merriman
  • Mrs. Rebekah Schneider

Deane Porter Teachers of Special Education

  • Mrs. Eileen Applegate
  • Mrs. Moira Barrett 
  • Mrs. Katie Gregory
  • Mrs. Nancy Kellly
  • Mrs. Abbey McConnell
  • Ms. Joanna Minnis
  • Ms. Amanda O'Rourke

Forrestdale Teachers of Special Education

  • Mr. John Bellavance
  • Mr. Brian Bruno
  • Mrs. Lisa Eldridge
  • Ms. Nancy Kegelman
  • Ms. Emily Kenlay
  • Ms. Liza Little
  • Ms. DJ Martino
  • Mrs. Cathy Obszarny
  • Ms. Amanda O'Neill
  • Mrs. Sandy Pignataro
  • Ms. Meghan Rady
  • Ms. Lindsey Schoch
  • Ms. Kelly Tambaro

Speech / Language

  • Mrs. Corine Brennan
  • Mrs. Jamie Caruso
  • Mrs. Ursula Glackin

District Special Education Instructional Assistants 

  • Mr. Ed Downey
  • Ms. Colette Gifford
  • Mrs. Lauren Krystopowicz
  • Ms. Maria Laspis
  • Mrs. Carol Low
  • Mrs. Jennifer O'Connell
  • Mrs. Nancy Petrucelli
  • Mrs. Maureen Stasinopoulos
  • Mrs. Lisa Taddeo
  • Ms. Noel Tyminski
  • Mrs. Denise Walker
  • Ms. Samantha Widmer