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    Dr. Michelle Fenwick 
Dr. Michelle Fenwick
Director of Special Programs
Preschool through 18-21
Phone: 201-670-2700 x10545
[email protected]

A Message from Director of Special Programs Dr. Michelle Fenwick

It is with deep respect, honor, and gratitude that we serve on the Ridgewood Public Schools Special Education Leadership Team, committed to serving our diverse learners by providing them with an appropriate education to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs, thus preparing them for life success.  We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to special education, which is why we offer a diverse array of programs to challenge our students in their least restrictive environment.  Collaboration between home, school, and family cannot be understated, and it is in sharing a common goal for the wellbeing of our students that we are able to maintain this partnership which ultimately benefits our learners.  We are grateful for the community support and resources that enable us to continue to provide an exceptional learning experience for our students, whatever their learning needs may be.

   Supervisors  

 
Mrs. Janel Nese
Mrs. Janel Nese
Supervisor of Special Education
Preschool - Grade 5 Elementary

201-670-2700 x10557

jnese@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

 
 Amanda Znutas
Ms. Amanda Znutas
Supervisor of Secondary Education
Grade 6 -12+

201-670-2700 x10556
[email protected]


     

 


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, positive, and engaging learning environment and support system.

Support Staff

Mrs. Patricia Kowalczyk

Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 201-670-2700 x10545
email: pkowalczyk@
ridgewood.k12.nj.us
Fax: 201-251-0960


Ms. Pamela Moyer
Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 201-670-2700 x10544
email: [email protected]
Fax: 201-251-0960


Child Study Teams (CST)

 


Hawes Elementary School

201-670-2720

Kelly Chua

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

kchua@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 10819

Jessica Maneri

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10826

Susan Fink

School Social Worker

[email protected]

x 10821

Patricia Higgins

CST Secretary

[email protected]

x 52531

 

Orchard Elementary School

201-670-2730

Megan Galanti

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

[email protected]

x 10816

Gila Elbaum

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10815

Stephanie McAloon

School Social Worker

smcaloon@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 10814

HaeJin Yook

CST Secretary

[email protected]

x 53531

 

Ridge Elementary School

201-670-2740

Laurie Main

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

[email protected]

x 10813

Gila Elbaum

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10815

Stephanie McAloon

School Social Worker

[email protected]

x 10814

Julianne Brunner

CST Secretary

[email protected]

x 54531

 

Somerville Elementary School

201-670-2750

Karli Raffo

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

kraffo@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 10818

Katie Killby

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10820

Jane Gerald

School Social Worker

[email protected]

x 10817


Sarah Hawkins

School Psychologist
 - PERL

 shawkins@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

 x 55134

Jamie Faccone

CST Secretary

jfaccone@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 55532

 

Travell Elementary School

201-670-2760

Debbie Hollender

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

[email protected]

x 10812

Jessica Maneri

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10826

Susan Fink

School Social Worker

[email protected]

x 10821

Brianne DeLucca

CST Secretary

bdelucca@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 56531

 

Willard Elementary School

201-670-2770

Kathleen Acosta

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

[email protected]

x 10811

KateKillby

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10820

Jane Gerald

School Social Worker

[email protected]

x 10817

Jane Parigi

CST Secretary

jparigi@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 57530

 

Benjamin Franklin Middle School

201-670-2780

Mariann Gelenius

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

[email protected]

x 10822

Isabelle Fisher

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10823

Terry Caliendo

CST Secretary

[email protected]

x 30533


Sarah Hawkins

School Psychologist - PERL

[email protected]

 x55134

 

George Washington Middle School

201-670-2790

Courtney Weiss-Chromeck

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

[email protected]

x 10825

Allison Barba

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10824

Lindsey Barclay

CST Secretary

lbarclay@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 40533

 

Ridgewood High School

201-670-2800

Amanda Valeri

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

avaleri@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 10835

Laura Friedman

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

lfriedman@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 10834

Erin Byrne

School Psychologist

[email protected]

x 10832

Lisette Alvarez

School Psychologist

lalvarez@ridgewood.k12.nj.us

x 10833

Denise Caamano

School Social Worker

[email protected]

x 10831

Judy Tringali

CST Secretary

[email protected]

x 10830