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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.

 

Special Education

Meet Our Team
Child Study Team
Special Education Referral and Evaluation Process
District Initiatives and Policy
Parent Resources
Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)
Special Education Accommodations

Meet Our Team

The Rumson School District's Special Services Department is made up of educational experts, teachers, and assistants who aim to provide students with a highly effective educational experience. Our team is committed to providing each student with optimul learning environments in accordance with the New Jersey Department of Education.

See Below for More Information About Our Team


Rumson Special Services Staff
Name Title School
Dr. Michael Snyder Director of Student Services Deane-Porter / Forrestdale
Laura Randazzo Student Services Administrative Assistant Deane-Porter / Forrestdale
Spencer Austin School Psychologist Deane-Porter / Forrestdale
Sarah Connolly School Social Worker Deane-Porter / Forrestdale
Sandy Self Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Deane-Porter / Forrestdale
Jamie Caruso Speech-Language Specialist Deane-Porter
Dr. Ursula Glackin Speech-Language Specialist Deane-Porter 
Corine Brennan Speech-Language Specialist Forrestdale
Stephanie Valdeon Occupational Therapist Deane-Porter / Forrestdale
Sibel Zentai Physical Therapist Deane-Porter / Forrestdale
Durie Leidner Board Certified Behavior Analyst Deane-Porter / Forrestdale

 

Rumson Special Education Teachers
Teacher Role School
Brianna Androvette Preschool Deane-Porter
Eileen Applegate Resource Room / ELA and Math Deane-Porter
Moira Barrett  Reading (Wilson) Deane-Porter
Sarah Galyas Kindergarten Deane-Porter
Katie Gregory 3rd Grade Deane-Porter
Rachel Hayes Preschool Deane-Porter
Joanna Homan 1st Grade Deane-Porter
Abbey McConnell 2nd Grade Deane-Porter
Nancy Salamone MD class Deane-Porter
John Bellavance 8th Grade Forrestdale
Corine Brennan Science ICR Forrestdale
Brian Bruno 5th Grade Forrestdale
Lisa Eldridge 8th Grade Forrestdale
Nancy Kelly 6th Grade Forrestdale
Emily Kenlay 4th Grade Forrestdale
Liza Little Resource Room / Math Forrestdale
DJ Martino 7th Grade Forrestdale
Cathy Obszarny Resource Room / ELA Forrestdale
Amanda O'Neill 7th Grade Forrestdale
Sandy Pignataro Resource Room / ELA Forrestdale
Meghan Rady 4th Grade Forrestdale
Kelly Tambaro 6th Grade Forrestdale
Alecsa Unrath 5th Grade Forrestdale

 

Rumson Special Education Instructional Aides
Instructional Assistant School
Madeline Barbeito  Deane-Porter
Jennifer Drach Deane-Porter
Meghan Ferone Deane-Porter
Jennifer Ganun Deane-Porter
Collette Gifford Deane-Porter
Amy Powell Deane-Porter
Maureen Stasinopoulos Deane-Porter
LIsa Taddeo Deane-Porter
Ed Downey Forrestdale
Jenna Byrne Forrestdale
Maria Laspis Forrestdale
Carol Low Forrestdale
Denise Walker Forrestdale