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).