Related Services

Speech/language specialists provide diagnostic testing to help determine the extent and origin of communication problems that may be interfering with academic achievement.  There is one Speech/Language specialist at each of Pearl River's five schools.  They provide services to students with moderate to severe communication disorders including voice, fluency, hearing and language deficits.  These student services are specified in an Individualized Education Program designed by the Committee in Special Education.  Speech & Language Website 

Speech & Language Pathologists:

Colleen Moore

Evans Park Elementary  

Stephanie Hommel

Franklin Avenue Elementary & Pearl River High School

Stephanie King

Lincoln Avenue Elementary & Pearl River Middle School

Jennifer Kelly

Evans Park Elementary & St. Margaret of Antioch School

Nick Guardino 

Pearl River Middle School, Pearl River High School, Evans Park Elementary School 

School Psychologists provide a broad range of services to all students, including the assessment of individual needs and problems, consultation with teachers, administrators and parents, direct intervention with students, and program development for students, parents and staff.  There is one psychologist for each of Pearl River's schools, with the exception of the High School, which has two.  The psychologists serve on the Instructional Support Team, coordinate the screening of new entrants, act as the case managers for students receiving special education services, and are mandated members of the Committee on Special Education.  Using classroom observations, interviews and formal testing, the psychologists identify the issues affecting academic performance and behavior, and develop strategies in cooperation with the school, family and student to address the situation.  School psychologists work with teachers, parents, and outside resources to promote academic success, reduce behavior problems, and enhance the personal well being of all students.  School Psychologists Webpage 

Psychologists:

Ellen McCabe - Office Phone (845) 735-7212

Dr. Rebecca Massa- Office Phone (845) 735-0268

Krystina Kane - Evans Park (845) 620-3953

Miguel Arias - Pearl River Middle School (845) 620-3893 

James Calisi - Pearl River Middle School (845) 620-3887

Jamie Martens - Pearl River High School (845) 620-3810

Andrew Binder - Pearl River High School (845) 620-3915

Dr. Samantha Turco - Pearl River High School (845) 620-3817

The school social worker helps identify and address the social emotional issues that can interfere with academic progress.  Through counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and prevention programs, they assist young people overcome the day to day struggles children and adolescents face today.

Social Workers:

Eric Borcherding
Lincoln Avenue - Monday, Thursday, Friday - (845) 620-3850 (Extension 44412)
Evans Park - Tuesday & Wednesday - (845) 620-3950 (Extension 11204)

Natalie Cervantes-Libassi 
Franklin Avenue -  (845) 620-3965 (Extension 22029)

Jessica Bersani
Pearl River Middle School - (845) 620-3888 

Norma Canals
Pearl River High School  (845) 620-3806