Special Services Office
Special Services Office
Heather Gilgallon, LCSW
Director of Special Services
hgilgallon@rpsd.org
908-241-3944 ext. 1022
Mission Statement - To empower every student with diverse learning needs by providing individualized, inclusive, and supportive educational experiences. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where all students can reach their full potential, celebrate their unique abilities, and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning and success. Through collaboration with families, educators, and the community, we strive to create opportunities that promote respect, acceptance, and achievement for all.
The Department of Special Services provides special education and/or related services to students who meet the criteria according to NJAC 6A:14. Specialized instruction and/or related services are designed to provide learning in the “least restrictive environment” and include a variety of placements. Parents, teachers, administration, guidance counselors, nurses, and I&RS teams may refer a child to the Department of Special Services.
In the event of a crisis situation where your child might be considered unsafe, please contact the Roselle Park Police, 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
-
Child Study Team:
Roselle Park High School- Angela Longo, School Psychologist
- Meghan Flatley, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Roselle Park Middle School- Julia Maraviglia, Social Worker
Aldene Elementary School- Elizabeth Buttiglieri, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Sherman Elementary School- Jennifer Fonseca, School Psychologist
Robert Gordon Elementary School- Heidi Becker, Social Worker
Roselle Park Preschool- Beverlyn Amboise-Etienne, School Psychologist
Behavioral Analyst:- Kristin (Labatte) Nicastro, BCBA
- Sarah Zieden-Weber, BCBA
- Christine Malkinski, BCBA
Speech Language:- Rachelle Langevin, SLS
- Stephanie Klein, SLS
- Kimberly Ciprian, SLS
- Jennie Zemel, SLS
- Lisa Doren, SLS
Occupational Therapist- James Robertello, Jr, OT
- Michael Mautone, PT
Nurses- Susana Pereira, Middle School Nurse
- Kerri Cartnick, Sherman Nurse
- Jamina Vitale, EJF Aldene Nurse
- Ana Pereira, Robert Gordon Nurse
- Sally Kelly, High School Nurse
- Sabina Ryan, Roselle Park Preschool
-
-
Carol Brandyberry
Special Services Secretary
cbrandyberry@rpsd.org
908-241-3944 ext. 1023