Educational Support
Special Services
Assistant Superintendent of Student Support and Special Services - Jennifer Sowa
District Supervisor of Special Services, - PK-5: Brian Rogoff
Special Services District Webpage
Deerfield School Special Services Staff:
Kelly Bertrand - Learning Consultant (LDTC), Case Manager
Jessica Galvis - School Psychologist
Lisa Fabrizio - School Social Worker
Christine Lope - Speech and Language Therapist
Megan Miller - Physical Therapist
Kendall Edwards - Occupational Therapist
Chris Mesopotanese - Behaviorist
Monica Alexander - Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Maria Cota-Robles - School Counselor
HIB (Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying)
Deerfield School HIB Specialists:
Patricia Policastro - Assistant Principal
Maria Cota-Robles - School Counselor
I&RS
Millburn Township Public School District has Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Teams at all district schools. The I&RS Team is available to assess students brought to their attention for social, emotional or educational needs. The I&RS Team receives referrals from building principals, counselors, Child Study Team members, and teachers. The Intervention and Referral Services Team is consulted as a pre-referral intervention to the special education evaluation process.
Deerfield School I&RS Staff:
Patricia Policastro - Assistant Principal and I&RS Coordinator
Maria Cota-Robles - School Counselor
Kelly Bertrand - LDTC
Kristen Castellano - School Nurse
Teacher - Strategies Interventionist
Related Service Staff as needed
Classroom Teacher