Director of Special Programs
Dr. Michelle Fenwick
Telephone: 201-670-2700 x10545
Email: mfenwick@ridgewood.k12.nj.us
Supervisors of Special Education
Mrs. Janel Nese
Telephone: 201-670-2700 x10557
email: jnese@ridgewood.k12.nj.us
Mrs. Danielle Wood
Telephone: 201-670-2700 x10556
email: dwood@ridgewood.k12.nj.us
A Message from our Special Education Supervisors:
The Ridgewood Public School District is committed to establishing programs that meet the individual needs of various learners. We are dedicated to developing the “whole-child” with an overall focus on preparing students to function in society and becoming critical thinkers, collaborative workers, and problem solvers. Students identified with a special education program are provided with equal access to their education which is developed by a team of professionals to maximize their academic success. The use of differentiation and varied pedagogy is the primary focus in our classrooms to engage students in the learning process. As the Supervisors of Special Education, we intend to collaborate with all stakeholders in order to provide students with an appropriate learning environment and support system.