Pupil Services
Pupil Personnel Services
PPS Department Focus Statement:
The Pupil Personnel Services department, in collaboration with TPS general education professionals, will foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive. By working closely with students, families, and community partners, we will create robust educational programs that address the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. We are committed to providing exceptional, individualized support to students with disabilities, ensuring they receive a free and appropriate public education that prepares them for success in postsecondary education, career, and community life.
Our ongoing goal is communication with you, whether through phone or email. As you need us, we are here for you. You can contact us at: Division of Pupil Personnel Services, 6254 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611, (203) 452-4352.
- Dean Catalano, Director of Pupil Personnel Services
- Barbara Beaman, Coordinator of Secondary Special Education
- Dr. Laura Bennett, Supervisor of Elementary Special Education
- Stacy Murphy, Supervisor of Mental Health
- Jennifer Wolyniec, Supervisor of Trumbull High School
- Dr. Matthew Wheeler, Principal of Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center (TECEC)
Resource Documents:
- The Parent’s Guide to Special Education in Connecticut. English and Spanish
- Procedural Safeguards
- Medicaid Information
- TPS 504 Manual
- Seclusion and Restraint Parent Notification Law
- Transition Bill of Rights
- Building a Bridge - A Resource for High School Students
- Secondary Transition Information
- Q&A Students with Disabilities in Private Schools
- Helpful Connecticut Resources for Families
School Climate Coordination:
The Director of Pupil Personnel Services serves as the District's School Climate Coordinator. The District's School Climate Plan is appended to Policy 5131.911/Bullying and Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Intervention. Each school's School Climate Specialist(s) is(are) listed below:
- Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center (TECEC): Matthew Wheeler
- Booth Hill Elementary School: Kevin Chase
- Daniels Farm Elementary School: Gary Kunschaft
- Frenchtown Elementary School: Randi Petersen
- Jane Ryan Elementary School: Patsy Horan
- Middlebrook Elementary School: Michele Molloy
- Tashua Elementary School: Giovanna Paredes
- Hillcrest Middle School: Bryan Rickert, Katie Laird
- Madison Middle School: Peter Sullivan, Paul Coppola
- Trumbull High School: Dennis McLaughlin
- District-wide: Stacy Murphy
School-Community Mental Health Resources:
Please visit the following link to access mental health resources and supports.