District CARE Teams

Perry Local Family Support Specialists:

PHS: Kim Matasich, kim.matasich@perrylocal.org

Edison: Beth Whaley, beth.whaley@perrylocal.org

Pfeiffer: Beth Whaley, beth.whaley@perrylocal.org

Genoa: Addie Kleinhenz, addie.kleinhenz@perrylocal.org

Knapp: Sarah Sikora, sarah.sikora@perrylocal.org

Lohr: Sarah Sikora, sarah.sikora@perrylocal.org

Watson: Addie Kleinhenz, addie.kleinhenz@perrylocal.org

Whipple: Sarah Sikora, sarah.sikora@perrylocal.org


What is CARE Team?

  • Care Team is compromised of teachers, administrators, and family support specialists.

  • As a team, we work together to provide resources that students and families need to excel and gain resiliency.

CARE Team helps kids succeed by...

  • Developing plans to assist students in meeting their potential.

  • Connecting families to resources for basic needs.

  • Referring students and families to mental health services.

  • Monitoring student's progress

How can CARE Team and the Family Support Specialist help my child?

  • Students and families are referred to the CARE Team by school counselors, teachers, administrators, community members and self-referral. If you believe your child would benefit from CARE Team, you can self-refer by contacting a member of CARE Team.

  • Student and family information will remain confidential under FERPA laws.


Perry Local Schools and CARE Team strive to fulfill the goal that every student will be successful and happy at school with purpose to graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to sustain a happy and healthy career and life.