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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 Special 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
Ms. Brianna Merriman  Preschool Deane-Porter
Mrs. Eileen Applegate Resource Room / ELA and Math Deane-Porter
Mrs. Moira Barrett  Reading (Wilson) Deane-Porter
Mrs. Katie Gregory 3rd Grade Deane-Porter
Ms. Rebekah Schneider 3rd Grade Deane-Porter
Mrs. Nancy Kelly Kindergarten Deane-Porter
Mrs. Abbey McConnell 2nd Grade Deane-Porter
Ms. Joanna Minnis 1st Grade Deane-Porter
Mr. John Bellavance 6th Grade Forrestdale
Mr. Brian Bruno 5th Grade Forrestdale
Mrs. Lisa Eldridge 8th Grade Forrestdale
Ms. Nancy Kegelman 7th Grade Forrestdale
Ms. Emily Kenlay 4th Grade Forrestdale
Ms. Liza Little Resource Room / Math Forrestdale
Ms. DJ Martino 7th Grade Forrestdale
Mrs. Cathy Obszarny Resource Room / ELA Forrestdale
Ms. Amanda O'Neill 5th Grade Forrestdale
Mrs. Sandy Pignataro Resource Room / ELA Forrestdale
Ms. Meghan Rady 4th Grade Forrestdale
Ms. Lindsey Schoch 7th Grade Forrestdale
Ms. Kelly Tambaro 6th Grade Forrestdale

 

Rumson Special Education Instructional Assistants
Instructional Assistant School
Mrs. Lauren Krystopowicz Deane-Porter
Mrs. Jennifer O'Connell Deane-Porter
Mrs. Nancy Petrucelli Deane-Porter
Ms. Noel Tyminski Deane-Porter
Mrs. Denise Walker Deane-Porter
Ms. Samantha Widmer Deane-Porter
Mrs. Maureen Stasinopoulos Deane-Porter
Mr. Ed Downey Forrestdale
Ms. Colette Gifford Forrestdale
Ms. Maria Laspis Forrestdale
Mrs. Lisa Taddeo Forrestdale
Mrs. Carol Low Forrestdale