STUDENTS AND PARENTS
ABOUT OUR DISTRICT
Dora Maule, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
(856) 962-5702- ext. 6512
dmaule@collsk12.org
ShaeLynn Trapp, School Psychologist
(856) 962-5706 - ext. 5011
strapp@collsk12.org
Sabrina Morales, School Psychologist
(856) 962-5702 ext. 6516
smorales@collsk12.org
Sky Cotler, School Psychologist
(856) 962-5702 ext. 6521
scotler@collsk12.org
Alicia Perry, School Psychologist
(856) 962-5702 ext. 6517
aperry@collsk12.org
Naeemah Hickson, Social Worker
IGNITE Program Coordinator
(856) 962-5702 -ext. 6515
nhickson@collsk12.org
Julna Corrielus, Social Worker
Secondary Team
(856) 962-5702 ext 6514
jcorrielus@collsk12.org
Kim Pietruszka, Social Worker
Elementary Team
(856) 962-5703 ext. 1101
kpietruszka@collsk12.org
The Child Study Team (CST) is a group of professionals employed by the Collingswood/ Oaklyn Public Schools Board of Education who provide consultative, evaluative, and prescriptive services to teachers and parents in regard to students who are experiencing school related difficulties.
Who are the members of the Child Study team?
The members of the Child Study Team as determined by the New Jersey Department of Education are a school psychologist, a learning disabilities teacher consultant and a school social worker.
What are the responsibilities of the school psychologist?
The school psychologist has expertise in determining a child's level of cognitive and conceptual development. In addition the psychologist is concerned with the emotional status of the student, and how both internal and external factors may affect behavior and performance in school. The school psychologist works with both general education and special education teachers to maximize a student's potential.
What are the responsibilities of the learning disabilities teacher consultant?
The learning consultant (LDT/C) is trained to determine the learning styles of students, to determine specific achievement levels in a variety of content areas, and to recommend specific teaching methods and strategies that may benefit a student. This professional is generally called upon to model specific strategies and methods that may benefit students.
What are the responsibilities of the school social worker?
The expertise of the social worker lies in assessing the student relative to the family, the school, and the community. This professional generally gathers information concerning the student's health, family, and school history as it pertains to the student's current school functioning. The social worker is also the professional responsible for coordinating community resources on behalf of students and their families.