Special Education

Welcome Students and Parents!

 rhs_pawprintblank.jpg   Department Philosophy. The Special Services Department at Ridgefield High School is committed to meeting the individual needs of all students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.  
  rhs_pawprintblank.jpg  Special education teachers/case monitors, paraprofessionals,  course teachers, tutors, school counselors, a social worker, two psychologists, deans, a speech and language therapist, behavior specialists, nurses,  a transition coordinator, and administrators  all perform a wide range of individual and group services.
 rhs_pawprintblank.jpg   It is the goal of the Special Services staff to provide support and accommodations for those students with significant disabilities that impact their education to achieve their highest potential.   The staff works to empower all our students to become successful, confident, lifelong learners.
   rhs_pawprintblank.jpg Resources. Click here to access the rich assortment of resources for students, parents and teachers.

 

Staff.  Click on the e-mail link next to the teachers name to contact the educator.

 

    NAME

 POSITION

 CONTACT
(203) 438-3785

S. C. James Lee

Teacher/ Department Head

 e-mail | x1261
Donna Knoche Paraprofessional/PPT Coordinator  e-mail| x1015
Jeanne Deming   Speech Therapist    e-mail | x1253
Heather Dunn Teacher  e-mail | x1256
Antonia Guccione Teacher  e-mail | x1206
Joseph Kowalczyk Transition Coordinator  e-mail | x1143
John Meehan Teacher  e-mail | x1257
Deborah Scherrer Teacher  e-mail | x1277
Elizabeth Skudzienski Teacher  e-mail | x1252
Jeanne Tejada Teacher  e-mail | x1089
Karen Tranchida Teacher  e-mail | x1251
Christopher Waller Teacher  e-mail | x1254
Elizabeth Wood Teacher

 e-mail | x1064

 

 

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