Welcome to the Special Education section of Chicopee High School

Chicopee High School

Special Education Section

Marissa McCarthy
Department Supervisor
College: Western New England College, American International College
Degrees: BA in Psychology, Masters in Educational Psychology.
Hobbies: enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping and reading.


Christina Bellucci
College: American International College; Framingham State College
Degrees: BS in Science; M.Ed. in Special Education
Hobbies: enjoys shopping and watching baseball.


Deborah Conte
College: University of Massachusetts; Westfield State College;
Cambridge College; Elms College
Degrees: Masters in Special ED.
Awards: Grant Health Education.
Hobbies: enjoys golf, swimming, and skiing.


Wanda Cronin
College: Roger Williams University, Providence College
Degrees: B.S. Social and Health Services Administration,
Masters in Education, Guidance and Counseling.
Hobbies: enjoys reading, spending time with family and hiking.


Donald Cushing
College: University of Masssachusetts
Degrees: Bachelors in Business Administration/Accounting
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Rosemary Dachowski
College: Westfield State College, American International College
Degrees: B.S. in Education
Hobbies: enjoys cross stitching, doll making and traveling.


Kellie Desroches
College: Elms College, Springfield College
Degrees: B.A. in History, M.Ed in Psychology
Awards: Americorps Service
Hobbies: enjoys tennis, running, weight training, music, and reading.


Jessica Evans
College: Elms College; Westfield State College
Degrees: BA English, Masters in Education.
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John Ferriter
College: Westfield State College
Degrees: BA in Psychology, Masters in Special Ed.
Hobbies: enjoys his grandchildren, camping and traveling.


Lori-Ann Gallant
College: Westfield State College; Framingham State College
Degrees: B.A. Education, M.A. Special Education
Hobbies: enjoys music, reading, bike riding,
and spending time with family.


Laura Gioscia
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Terry Humpheries
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Michele Klemaszewski
College: Alfred University; State University of New York,
College at Purchase School of Visual Arts; Westfield State College
Degrees: BFA, M.ED
Awards: Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi,
Who's Who Among America's High School Teachers 2006
Hobbies: enjoys Visual and Performing Arts; Organic living,
Macrobiotic chef; Mary Kay cosmetics,
painting/drawing, jewelry making, murals and Faux finishes,
writing and directing plays and singing.


Adam Marsh
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William Mattavi
College: Franklin Pierce College, University of New Haven
Degrees: Bachelors/Masters
Hobbies: enjoys working out, hiking, and playing guitar.


Karen Richard
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Erin Robillard
College: St. Michaels College
Degrees: BA English Literature and Secondary Ed. Certification
Hobbies: enjoys reading, music, and being outdoors.


Jean Sherlock
College: UMass Lowell/Amherst
Degrees: Masters in History
Hobbies: enjoys swimming.


Terry Shotland
College: Adelphi University, Westfield State College
Degrees: B.A. in Political Science, Masters in Education.
Hobbies: enjoys rock music, playing the drums, running, and reading.


Wendy Soffen
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Dr. Andrea Stolar
College: American International College;
NOVA Southeastern University
Degrees: BS in Criminal Justice, Masters in Ed., CAG's in SPED,
CAG's in Administration and Education.
Hobbies: enjoys community theatre and skiing.


Kevin Sullivan
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Special Education Aides


Judith Avery
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Hobbies: An avid Red Sox and Patriots fan!

Eleanor Bineault
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Joanne Burnette
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Leona Cook-Ommerle
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Lisa Curtis
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Robert Durant
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Julia Johnson
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Mattie Kingori
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Rhea Lamothe
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Olga Libfield
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Samuel Melendez
College: University of Puerto Rico;
Caguas College of Technology and Science
Degrees: BA in Computers and Technical Science,
Behavior Specialist Consultant
Awards: Restraint Course Certification, Bilingual,
Certified Crisis Prevention and Behavior Management.
Hobbies: enjoys reading, camping and travel.

Sadie Mills
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Leshia O'Neill-Wolcott
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Migdalia Ortiz
College: UMass
Degrees: Liberal Arts
Hobbies: enjoys reading, visiting Art museums, and painting.


Maryann Porter
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Maureen Samson
Colleges: Holyoke Community College, Elms
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Hobbies: enjoys soccer and coaching.

Maritza Velez
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