Special Education Department
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

