Special Education
The Upper Merion Area Middle School Special Education Department provides a quality individualized education to students with specific academic, emotional, social and/or physical needs in a safe and stimulating environment. We believe that all students can learn and provide students with supports and services to ensure that they remain in their least restrictive environment. Our middle school staff strives to have all students reach their maximum potential academically, socially, and emotionally while learning to be a productive member of their community.
At the Upper Merion Area Middle School, we:
*use data driven decision-making to improve teacher practices, student engagement and student achievement
* utilize Differentiated Instruction in order to meet the needs of all students
* integrate Character throughout our Curriculum and Activities through Community of Caring
* offer our students ways to connect with peers through extra-curricular organizations, clubs, intramurals and athletics
Who to contact if you have concerns with your child’s IEP:
Case Manager (Special Education Teacher)
5th Grade Co-Taught:
Tara Bacani
Alex Nazzario
5th and 6th Grade Resource Room:
Christine Ryan
Bevin Harris
6th Grade Co-Taught:
Angela DiPasquale
Mary Kathleen McNamara
7th Grade Co-Taught:
Kaitlyn McGlynn
Shawn Miscioscia
*Grace Ro
7th and 8th Grade Resource Room:
Jess Morgan
Stephen Piazza
8th Grade Co-Taught:
Michelle Cincotti
Lori Werner
*Grace Ro
LIFE Program ( Learning In a Functional Environment):
Maria Hagan
Alexis Kreckman
Molly Luke
Caitlyn Stocklin
Jamie Swartz-Hanley
Behavioral Support Specialist:
Robin Thorum
John Armenio
Speech and Language:
Hannah Drennen
Margie Schmidt
Occupational Therapy:
Allison Antczak
Sarah Palladino
Physical Therapy:
Francis Krouse
Guidance Counselors:
Duperly Hadrick
Justin Bonner
Amanda Donahue
Kara Howell
School Psychologist:
Polly Palmer
School Social Worker:
Stacy Zehren
BCBA:
Anisah Pride
Special Education Instructional Coach:
Meghan Dreyfus
Supervisor of Special Education:
Dr Treena Sadler
Director of Student Services:
TBA