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