Student Support Services
Behavior and Social-Emotional Systems of Support
The Counseling & Guidance page has been updated to reflect the broader scope of the systems of support that are in place for Otsego students.
Otsego Public Schools’ Student Support Services (SSS) team is composed of counselors, social workers, behavioral specialists and a psychologist along with other support personnel. The focus of the SSS team is to help students navigate the social/emotional/behavioral challenges associated with their developmental ages. The SSS team can help students with tangible needs such as clothing, food, and community resources; they can also help with everything from mental health needs to friendship issues.
Meet the SSS Team
| Elementary | ||
 Meg Takace,
Social Worker
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 Michael Pavona,
Social Worker
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 Angela Bender,
Counselor
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| Middle School | ||
 Anna Starr,
Social Worker
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 Melissa Garrett,
Student Support Specialist
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| High School | ||
 Katie Boelman,
Social Worker
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 Michelle Wrenfrow,
Guidance Counselor
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 Chelsea Williams,
Guidance Counselor
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| District Support Team | ||
 Alice Hoekstra, PhD,
Dir. of Special Education
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 Mark Rollandini, PhD,
Dir. of MTSS
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 Sarah Maxwell,
MS/HS Therapist
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 Aimee Beehler,
District Psychologist
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 Libby Decot,
Speech & Language Pathologist
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 Tonya Jazayari,
Speech & Language Pathologist
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 Karlee Junkins,
Occupational Therapist
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MTSS:
A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a comprehensive framework which includes a collection of research-based strategies in the areas of instruction, behavior, and social - emotional learning designed to meet individual student needs and the whole child.
Academic Systems of Support Team
| District | ||
 Heather Kortlandt,
Dir. of Instruction
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Mark Rollandini, PhD,
Dir. of MTSS
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 Gina Watson,
Literacy Coach
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| Elementary / Middle School | ||
 Courtney Heibel,
Reading Specialist (WSE)
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 Sara Jewett,
Reading Specialist (DSE)
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 Ashley Leneway,
ELA Specialist (OMS)
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