Kathryn M. Burdsall, Director of Student Services
Kathryn.burdsall@bhrsd.org

Betsy Baczek, Assistant to the Director of Student Services
Betsy.baczek@bhrsd.org

The Student Services Department of the Berkshire Hills Regional School District provides a range of special education services in accordance with state and federal regulations to meet the needs of students with disabilities who are eligible for special education. While a variety of options are available to meet children’s educational needs, a goal of the District is the successful inclusion of children with disabilities in the general education classroom.  Research and experience reveal that students of all ages benefit from socializing and learning side by side with their peers.  The District strives to create safe, healthy classrooms in which all students can learn and benefit from skillful teaching, rich curriculum and engagement with their peers. The Student Services personnel work collaboratively with school based leaders and teams to meet the needs of all students, Preschool through Grade 12 (up to age 22).

School/District Psychologist:
Vickie Shufton
vickie.shufton@bhrsd.org

School Adjustment Counselor:
Melinda Olds
melinda.olds@bhrsd.org

School Clinician:
Colleen Meaney
colleen.meaney@bhrsd.org

Special Education Teachers/Liasons:
Sharon Connolly, Special Education Teacher (Mahalo Room)
sharon.connolly@bhrsd.org

Stephanie Kluka, Special Education Teacher (Aloha Room)
stephanie.kluka@bhrsd.org

Jill Topham, Integrated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
jill.topham@bhrsd.org

Jessica Louzon, Integrated Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
jessica.louzon@bhrsd.org

Leanna Pegorari, Special Education Evaluation Team Leader
leanna.pegorari@bhrsd.org

Susan Teigen, Special Education Teacher
susan.teigen@bhrsd.org

Richard Montano, Special Education Teacher
richard.montano@bhrsd.org

Burr Milliken, Special Education Teacher
burr.milliken@bhrsd.org

Occupational/Physical Therapists:
Kimberly Cavanaugh, COTA
kimberly.cavanaugh@bhrsd.org

Pamela Hassett
pamela.hassett@bhrsd.org

Heidi Cooper
heidi.cooper@bhrsd.org

Speech Therapists/Pathologists:
Shannon Coleman
shannon.coleman@bhrsd.org

Kimberly Swarbrick, SLPA
kim.swarbrick@bhrsd.org

Diane Viggiano
diane.viggiano@bhrsd.org

Virginia Beck, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
virginia.beck@bhrsd.org