Office of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services
Professional Support Services
The Pupil Personnel professionals are an essential part of the school community providing a range of services to students and staff. Health programs and programs of support and counseling are available addressing day to day school issues as well as in crisis situations. Through the development of school programs, themes of dignity and self-respect are addressed; and through outreach, relationships with families and the community are fostered.
School Counseling Services:
Carle Place Middle School/High School
Dr. Melissa Furino
School Psychologist
(516) 622 – 6415
Lindsay Waskowitz
School Psychologist
(516) 622 – 6415
Rushmore Avenue School
Ms. MaryJo Dellino
School Psychologist
(516) 622 – 6532
Mr. Nick Michael
School Social Worker
(516) 622 – 6461
Cherry Lane School
Dr. Michele Pakula
School Psychologist
(516) 622 – 6401
Mr. Nick Michael
School Social Worker
(516) 622 - 6558
School Health Services:
Carle Place Middle School/High School
Maggie McGovern (516) 622 – 6496
Rushmore Avenue School
Kathy Stehlik – School Nurse (516) 622 – 6423
Cherry Lane School
Christianne Lennon (516) 622 - 6403
Child Find Procedures:
School Age Children (ages 5 to 21): If you suspect that your school - age child has a disability, contact the school psychologist in your child’s school or the Pupil Personnel Services office (622-6502).
Preschool Children (ages 3 to 5): If you suspect that your preschool child has developmental delays, contact the Pupil Personnel Services office (622-6502).