Team Chairs / Special Ed Administration
Kaye Simpson - R.I.S.E. Preschool & Wood End School Team Chairperson - kamlawatee.simpson@reading.k12.ma.us
Laurette Cullen - Barrows Team Chairperson - laurette.cullen@reading.k12.ma.us
Melissa Forbes - Birch Meadow School Team Chairperson - melissa.forbes@reading.k12.ma.us
Alicia Smyrlian -Joshua Eaton Team Chairperson - alicia.smyrlian@reading.k12.ma.us
Adam Blaustein - Killam Elementary Team Chairperson - adam.blaustein@reading.k12.ma.us
Andrew Mellen - Coolidge Middle School Team Chairperson - andrew.mellen@readingk12.ma.us
Kymberly Bryson - Parker Middle School Team Chairperson - kymberly.bryson@reading.k12.ma.us
Tracy Pluchak - Reading Memorial High School Team Chairperson - tracy.pluchak@reading.k12.ma.us
Marina Tzortzis - Reading Memorial High School Team Chairperson - marina.tzortzis@reading.k12.ma.us
Kelly DiCato - Program Coordinator - kelly.dicato@reading12.ma.us
Renee Limauro - District Special Ed Literacy Coach - renee.limauro@reading.k12.ma.us
Jacquelyn Pelusi - Inclusion Specialist - jacquelyn.pelusi@reading.k12.ma.us
Madison Burns - Transition Specialist - madison.burns@reading.k12.ma.us
Special Ed Resources
Program Coordinator - Ensures the vertical alignment of programming across all levels (Elem, Middle, High) for the REACH, EMBARC, LIFT, SAIL and SOAR Programs.
Literacy Coach - Ensures all students are provided with literacy instruction that is targeted to individual reading needs in order to achieve best reading outcomes.
Inclusion Specialist - Ensures all students are serviced in the least restrictive environment given their individual needs.
Transition Specialist - Improves/Enhances the transition experience to post-school life for students with disabilities by providing instruction, support, and assistance in the area of transitioning from school to adult life.