Staff 

Mrs. Rebecca Englund-SPED Dept. Co-Coordinator & Speech-Language Pathologist

Email: renglund@westbuffalocharter.org;  Phone: 716-923-1534 ext. 2304

Hello! This is my seventh school year at WBCS working as a SLP, and my first year a SPED Department Co-Coordinator. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching documentaries, and scrapbooking!

Mrs. Allison Mazurowski-SPED Dept. Co-Cooridnator & Tier III Interventionist

Email: amazurowski@westbuffalocharter.org Phone: 716-923-1534 ext. 2304

This will be my tenth school year at WBCS! I am very excited to take on the new role of SPED Department Co-Coordinator and be a support to both students and families. Outside of school, I enjoy crafting and spending time with my two sons.

Mrs. Katie Dansa-Special Education Consultant Teacher  

Email: kdansa@westbuffalocharter.org; Phone: 716-923-1534 ext. 2013

Hi! I am excited to start my 10th year at WBCS and 2nd year as a Consultant Teacher!  I love to learn and be active with my dog in my free time.  This summer I participated in my first golf league where I revisited the important life lesson of patience very often :).  

Mrs. Shannon Schihl-Special Education Consultant Teacher  

Email: sschihl@westbuffalocharter.org; Phone: 716-923-1534 ext. 2304

Hello! This is my first year teaching at WBCS. I am eager to take on my new role as a Consultant Teacher! When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 4 children. I especially enjoy watching my kids play sports. :)

Ms. Jessica Szabo-Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher  

Email: szabo@westbuffalocharter.org; Phone: 716-923-1534 ext. 2207

My name is Ms. Jessica Szabo and I am the SLE 1 Classroom teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. This is my first year at WBCS and I am so excited to be part of the WBCS family! When I am not teaching, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and playing with my dog. Some of my favorites are the color purple, lemonade, diet pepsi, and Italian food! I look forward to learning and growing with your children this year! 

Ms. Meghan Courtney-Special Education Self-Contained Classroom Teacher  

Email: mcourtney@westbuffalocharter.org; Phone: 716-923-1534 ext. 2306

My name is Meghan Courtney and I am the SLE 2 classroom teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  This is my second year here at WBCS.  

My favorite colors are blue and green.  I love quesadillas.  My favorite candy is Reeses.  My favorite drinks are Pepsi and hot tea from Tim Hortons.  I am a taekwondo and soccer mom.  I do not have any pets as of right now. I love going for walks, coloring, swimming, reading, watching movies, etc.I look forward to meeting and building a positive rapport with your son/daughter as well as seeing them grow academically.

Speech Pathologist-Lori Wilk

Occupational Therapist- Megan Hylkema

Physical Therapist-Lauren Martin & Donna Berdzik

Hearing Therapist-Caren Stead

Vision Therapist -Zeina Williams

Out of District Therapists

Speech Pathologist-Emily Annable

Occupational Therapist-Erin Murphy

Physical Therapist-Karen Brown

Counselor-Cortney Horner

SLE Aides

Nicole Meyer-SLE 1 

Kathy Santiago-SLE 2 

Personal Care Aides

Angela Ayala

Vung Muan Hoih

Madison Jones

Maranjely Nunez