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Under the umbrella of Student Support Services, our special education staff strive to make student-centered decisions in the least restrictive setting.  Our goal is to maximize student growth and foster academic and social success in accordance with the team vision. We strive to make student-centered decisions, that are transparent and collaborative; our goal is to partner with families and caregivers through the IEP process to maximize academic performance, social and emotional well-being, and independent skills.  Above all, we strive to promote a safe and positive learning environment that nurtures individual growth.

-Dr. Maureen Ryan,  Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

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Notice:

In accordance with the United States Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), you are invited to participate in a meaningful consultation meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.  This meeting will be held at the Special Education Office at the Joyce Middle School at 10am.

Special Education Staff

Dr. Maureen Ryan
Assistant Superintendent
Student Services
mryan@woburnps.com

Laurie Johnson
Student Support Services
Administrative Assistant
lajohnson@woburnps.com

Dr. Nora Murphy
Assistant Director
Student Services
nmurphy@woburnps.com

Sheri McGondel
Student Support Services
Administrative Assistant

smcgondel@woburnps.com

Jane O’Connor
Student Support Services
Financial Analyst
joconnor@woburnps.com

Faith Sousa
Student Support Services
Administrative Assistant
fsousa@woburnps.com

Katie Wholey
Student Support Services
Compliance Manager
kwholey@woburnps.com

Student Support Services Coordinators

Lisa Murphy
Program Coordinator
Early Childhood
lmurphy@woburnps.com

Greg Woodland
Student Support Services Coordinator
Elementary
gwoodland@woburnps.com

Renee Brissette
Coordinator
Out of District
rbrissette@woburnps.com

Nicole Grazado
Student Support Services Coordinator
High School
ngrazado@woburnps.com

Derek Mousseau
Student Support Services Coordinator
Secondary
dmousseau@woburnps.com

Team Chairs

David Early
Team Chair
Woburn Memorial High School
dearly@woburnps.com

Julie Dunn
Team Chair
Altavesta
jdunn@woburnps.com

Michaela McKenna
Team Chair
Shamrock
mmckenna@woburnps.com

Christine Ungaro
Team Chair
Woburn Memorial High School
cungaro@woburnps.com

Gonzalo Silva
Team Chair
Goodyear
gsilva@woburnps.com

Ryan Rowlinson
Team Chair
Malcolm-White & Linscott K-5
rrowlinson@woburnps.com

Jhum Sarcar
Team Chair
Kennedy Middle School
jsarcar@woburnps.com

Margaret Colman
Team Chair
Hurld Wyman & Assessment Ctr.
mcolman@woburnps.com

Melanie Johnson-McShane
Team Chair
Early Childhood Program mjohnson@woburnps.com

Sharyn Beaver
Team Chair
Joyce Middle School
sbeaver@woburnps.com

Emily Hegarty
Team Chair
Reeves & Malcolm White
ehegarty@woburnps.com