Educational Support
Department of Student Support & Special Services
Assistant Superintendent of Student Support and Special Services: Jennifer Sowa
District Special Services Supervisor, PK-5: Mr. Brian Rogoff
Special Services District Webpage
Washington School Special Services Staff:
Hilari Pugliese- Learning Consultant, Case Manager (LDTC)
William Lesch - School Psychologist, Case Manager
Franca Apirian- Speech & Language Therapist
Megan Miller- Physical Therapist
Kendall Edwards- Occupational Therapist
Catherine Benedetto- Behaviorist
Monica Alexander- Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Bonnie Loew - School/Transition Counselor
HIB (Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying)
Washington School HIB Specialists:
Jennifer Baldassari - Assistant Principal
Bonnie Loew - School Counselor
I&RS (Intervention & Referral Service Team)
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.
Washington School I&RS Team:
Jennifer Baldassari, Assistant Principal and I&RS Coordinator
Bonnie Loew, Guidance Counselor
Hilari Pugliese, Learning Consultant
Teacher- Strategies Interventionist
Related Service Staff as needed
Classroom Teacher