About Special Education
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Office of Pupil Personnel Services
Greece Central School District
P.0. Box 300
North Greece, NY 14515The Office of Pupil Personnel Services is committed to meeting the diverse needs (Academic, Social, Physical and Management) of students receiving special education services. Special education is individualized or group instruction, special services or programs, specifically designed for each child. It is the goal of the Greece Central School District to provide the necessary supports and services to students in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). In order to meet each student's individual needs and ensure success in their educational program, the Committee on Special Education (CSE) will make recommendations regarding the identification, evaluation, and programming for children who require special education services.
The Greece Central School District provides a robust continuum of services, supports and resources in order to ensure the success of each student. In addition to K-12 general education classes and services there are approximately 32 Special Education programs and related services available at both the elementary and secondary levels.
Contact Us
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Stacey Brindisi
Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services
stacey.brindisi@greececsd.org
Melanie Stevenson
Director of Pupil Personnel Services
melanie.stevenson@greececsd.org
Kathleen Harrison
Secretary, Executive Director & Director of PPS
kathleen.harrison@greececsd.org______________________________________
Jennifer Dixon
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Charter and Private/Parochial Schools
jennifer.dixon@greececsd.org
Walter Getz
Secretary, Assistant Director of PPS Charter/Private/Parochial Schools
walter.getz@greececsd.org
Emily Lathers
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Out of District Programs
emily.lathers@greececsd.org
Jennifer O'Toole
Secretary, Assistant Director of PPS
Out-Of-District
jennifer.otoole@greececsd.org
Contact Us
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John (Alex) Akers
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Athena Middle & High
john.akers@greececsd.orgGregory Burns
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Olympia
gregory.burns@greececsd.orgDennis DesRosiers
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Odyssey
dennis.desrosiers@greececsd.org
Brian Kurdziel
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Buckman Heights, Holmes Rd, Paddy Hill
brian.kurdziel@greececsd.org
Jessica Matukewicz
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Arcadia Middle & High
jessica.matukewicz@greececsd.orgCallan Ruf
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Early Learning Center, Longridge, Pine Brook
callan.ruf@greececsd.org
Lori Ruggeri
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Autumn Lane, Craig Hill
Phoenix, Transition Programs
lori.ruggeri@greececsd.org
Jordan Van Slooten
Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Brookside, English Village, Lakeshore
jordan.vanslooten@greececsd.org
Shannon Amering
Secretary, Assistant Directors PPS
shannon.amering@greececsd.org
CSE Requests
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Contact Connie for inquiries regarding
The Committee on Preschool Special Education
(ages 3-5 / entering Kindergarten)
Connie Wray
Secretary to the Chairperson, Committee
on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
585-966-2432
connie.wray@greececsd.org
____________________________________Contact Jean for inquiries regarding
The Committee on Special Education
school-age students (ages 5-22)Jean Reiter
Secretary, PPS Dept.
585-966-2860
jean.reiter@greececsd.orgJulie Tewksbury
IEP Direct Specialist
585-966-2342
Julie.Tewksbury@greececsd.org
Sue-Ellen Stacey
Teacher on Special Assignment: Chairperson,
Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
sue-ellen.stacey@greececsd.org
Special Education Links
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- IEP Direct
- NYS Office of Special Education
- Parent's Guide to Special Education in NYS
- PBIS - Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems
- Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities
- TIES Program
