Our dedicated Special Services staff provides a variety of services and programs that are designed to support the district’s students by providing the additional resources that enable an eligible student to access education.  Please use the links to the left to view information about each of our service areas.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Special Services office. Contact Doreen Bernard at 732.556.2572 and she will direct your call to the appropriate personnel.

Samantha Bagarozza
Supervisor of Special Education (Grades PK to 5) and Principal of Primary School
732.556.2054
sbagarozza@wallpublicschools.org

Karen Bonelli, Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant
kbonelli@wallpublicschools.org

I am a Learning Consultant (LDT-C) and case manager on the Child Study Team.  I split my time between Central School and Old Mill School.  Before becoming an LDT-C I was an elementary school teacher for 12 years. My husband is also a teacher and we have 3 children. My role as an LDT-C/Case Manager includes: Assess academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each pupil referred to the child study team for evaluation and interpret the findings in written reports and informal conferences. Assist in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services. Participate in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified pupils. Consult with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual pupils. Keep up to date in the field of learning disabilities with current regulations governing the education of pupils with disabilities. I look forward to working with you.

Elizabeth Cross, School Psychologist
ecross@wallpublicschools.org

I have been a school psychologist at Wall Township Public Schools for 21 years.  I have experience working at Wall Primary School and currently work at both Allenwood Elementary School and Central Elementary School. As a school psychologist, I help students to succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.  My role is collaborative in nature with educators, parents, and other professionals to provide a supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home, school, and the community for all students. My training emphasized preparation in mental health and educational interventions, child development, learning, behavior, motivation, curriculum and instruction, assessment, consultation, collaboration, school law, and systems.

Kristin Trezza, Speech-Language Pathologist 
ktrezza@wallpublicschools.org

I have been working as a Speech Language Pathologist for 26 years in a variety of private practice, hospital, and school settings. This is my 11th year in the Wall Township Public School district. I live in Lincroft with my husband Nick (married for 21 years), my 20-year-old son Nick (a junior at Virginia Tech), and my 16-year-old daughter Natalie (a junior at Middletown High School North). We also have 2 dogs that we adore, Scout and Harper. I am so excited to be working with all my students to help them achieve their speech and language goals. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Let's work together to make this a terrific year!

Susan Vetrano, Learning Disabilities Teacher - Consultant
svetrano@wallpublicschools.org

As an LDT/C, I work closely alongside the school psychologist and social worker and am one of the members of the Child Study Team. My role as an LDT-C/Case Manager includes: Assess academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each pupil referred to the child study team for evaluation and interpret the findings in written reports and informal conferences. Assist in the development and coordination of an appropriate individualized education plan for each pupil requiring special education and/or related services. Participate in the ongoing assessment of academic achievement and educational placement of classified pupils. Consult with classroom teachers, administrators, and parents regarding special instructional methods and/or materials necessary to meet the specific needs of individual pupils. Keep up to date in the field of learning disabilities with current regulations governing the education of pupils with disabilities. Work to keep the community informed of the special education program and the role of the learning disability teacher-consultant. If you have any questions about the referral process and/or special education programs related to learning disabilities, please reach out.