Special Services Office
Roselle Park Middle School was recently recognized as the 2026-2027 Inclusion Honoree at the All In for Inclusive Education Annual Spring Conference. This honor was awarded in recognition of the school’s ongoing commitment to inclusive practices and the meaningful work completed over the past three years through the New Jersey Inclusion Project State Grant.
Through this grant, Roselle Park Middle School has continued to strengthen inclusive opportunities for students by promoting access, belonging, and collaboration across general education and special education settings. Staff have worked together to support instructional practices that allow all students to learn, participate, and thrive as valued members of the school community.
This recognition reflects the dedication of Roselle Park Middle School’s educators, related service providers, support staff, administrators, students, and families who have helped advance the district’s vision for inclusive education. Congratulations to Roselle Park Middle School on this well-deserved honor.
Special Services Office
Heather Gilgallon, LCSW
Director of Special Services
hgilgallon@rpsd.org
908-241-3944 ext. 1022
Mission Statement - To empower every student with diverse learning needs by providing individualized, inclusive, and supportive educational experiences. We are committed to fostering a nurturing environment where all students can reach their full potential, celebrate their unique abilities, and develop the skills necessary for lifelong learning and success. Through collaboration with families, educators, and the community, we strive to create opportunities that promote respect, acceptance, and achievement for all.
The Department of Special Services provides special education and/or related services to students who meet the criteria according to NJAC 6A:14. Specialized instruction and/or related services are designed to provide learning in the “least restrictive environment” and include a variety of placements. Parents, teachers, administration, guidance counselors, nurses, and I&RS teams may refer a child to the Department of Special Services.
In the event of a crisis situation where your child might be considered unsafe, please contact the Roselle Park Police, 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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Child Study Team:
Roselle Park High School
- Angela Longo, School Psychologist
- Meghan Flatley, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Roselle Park Middle School
- Priance Moghe, Social Worker
- Erika Tsimaras, School Psychologist
Aldene Elementary School
- Elizabeth Buttiglieri, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Sherman Elementary School
- Jennifer Fonseca, School Psychologist
Robert Gordon Elementary School/Roselle Park Preschool
- Heidi Becker, Social Worker
Behavioral Analyst:
- Kristen (Labatte) Nicastro, BCBA (Aldene, Roselle Park PK)
- Jennifer Leiva, BCBA (Sherman, Roselle Park High School)
- Angie Ramirez, BCBA (Robert Gordon, Roselle Park Middle School)
Speech Language:
- Rachelle Langevin, SLS (Aldene)
- Stephanie Klein, SLS (Robert Gordon)
- Kimberly Ciprian, SLS (Sherman)
- Jennie Zemel, SLS (Roselle Park High School)
- Jordan Stimmell, SLS (Roselle Park Middle School)
- Dani Castelli, SLS (Roselle Park PK)
Occupational Therapist
- Taylor Jablonski, OT
- Lauren Marica, OT
Nurses
- Susana Pereira, Middle School Nurse
- Melissa Sherman, Sherman Nurse
- Ana Dippolito, EJF Aldene Nurse
- Ana Pereira, Robert Gordon Nurse
- Sally Kelly, High School Nurse
- Sabina Ryan, Roselle Park Preschool
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