Bryn Mawr

Special Education Teachers

Auburn's special education teaching staff is comprised of certified teachers who work within both the inclusive and separate special education setting. These teachers work closely with classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure that instruction and support is tailored to meet the needs of all learners based on their Individualized Education Plans.

Erin Harackiewicz

My name is Erin Harackiewicz and I am the K-2 Intensive Special Needs Classroom teacher at Bryn Mawr Elementary School. This is my first year in the Auburn Public Schools and I am so thrilled to be part of the Bryn Mawr community. The staff, students and families are all wonderful to work with. Prior to working in Auburn, I was a special education teacher of a substantially separate classroom for seven years and an inclusion teacher for four years. I received my undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and received my Masters degree in Special Education from Framingham State.

I love witnessing the progress students make throughout the school year. I am passionate about promoting communication skills, daily living skills, and social interactions for my students.

Email: eharackiewicz@auburn.k12.ma.us

Deidre Levesque

This is my official first year in Auburn Public Schools and as a Special Education Teacher. Prior to this role, I worked four years as a general education teacher in grade four with another district. I also worked in the Auburn Public School District as a long term substitute in grades 1 and 6. I worked the summer school program for a couple years in special education.

I earned my Bachelors of Education, Business, and Psychology from Worcester State University before pursuing a Masters of Education in Moderate Disabilities.

Email: dlevesque@auburn.k12.ma.us

Jenna McMenemy

My name is Jenna McMenemy, and I am one of Bryn Mawr’s special education teachers. I have been working for the Auburn Public Schools since 1994. I spent my first two years as a special education instructional assistant, and then another nine years as a special education teacher at the Julia Bancroft School. After that, I spent the next nine years as a special education team chairperson for grades Pre-k-5. I went to Clark University for my undergraduate degree and received my master’s degree at Fitchburg State University. I love teaching and watching students grow. My hope is that my students will feel happy at school and gain confidence in themselves and their learning.

Email: jmcmenemy@auburn.k12.ma.us

Instructional Assistants/ABA Assistants

A special education instructional assistant, also known as a special education paraprofessional, works with a special education teacher to provide instructional assistance to students based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). They perform a variety of tasks relating to the physical and academic needs of students in a classroom setting.

ABA assistants are trained in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and work with a special education teacher and the BCBA to provide assistance to students based on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Additionally, they help promote independence, socialization and communication for their students across all school settings.