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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 Merriman Preschool Deane-Porter
Rachel Hayes Preschool Deane-Porter
Meghan Ferone Preschool Deane-Porter
Dominique Manginelli Kindergarten Deane-Porter
Katie Gregory Grade 1 Deane-Porter
Abbey McConnell Grade 2 Deane-Porter
Joanna Homan Grade 3 Deane-Porter
Nancy Salamone MD class, K - 3rd Deane-Porter
Deanna Gerrity Resource Room, K - 3rd Forrestdale
Moira Barrett Wilson Supplemental, K- 8th DP & Forrestdale
Eileen Applegate Grade 4 Forrestdale
Meg Rady Grade 4 Forrestdale
Alecsa Unrath Grade 5 Forrestdale
Brian Bruno Grade 5 Forrestdale
Corine Brennan Grades 4 & 5, Science ICR Forrestdale
Nancy Kelly Grade 6 Forrestdale
John Bellavance Grade 6 Forrestdale
Kelly Tambaro Grade 7 Forrestdale
Nancy Kegelman Grade 7 Forrestdale
DJ Martino Grade 8 Forrestdale
Sandy Pignataro Resource Room, ELA  - 4th & 5th Forrestdale
Cathy Obszarny Resource Room, ELA - 6th - 8th Forrestdale
Liza Little Resourse Room, Math - 4th - 8th Forrestdale

 

Rumson Special Education Instructional Aides
Instructional Aide School
Amy Powell Deane-Porter
Mary O'Sullivan Deane-Porter
Christina Delonardo Deane-Porter
Jen Ganun Deane-Porter
Lisa Taddeo Deane-Porter
Jennifer Drach Deane-Porter
Madeline Barbeito Deane-Porter
Colette Gifford Deane-Porter
Maria Lapsis Deane-Porter
Maureen Stasinopoulos Forrestdale
Denise Walker Forrestdale
Ed Downey Forrestdale
Jenna Bryne Forrestdale
Carol Low Forrestdale