Junior High School Child Study Team
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The Junior High School Child Study Team works with the 7th & 8th grade students, staff & families to provide the most appropriate special education and related services to help our students grow and learn in their middle school years.
Please click the links below to learn more about our team!
Meet the Junior High Team!
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Maurie Lee, Secretary
609.296.3106 ext 4423 Email
Mrs. Lee has been part of the Pinelands family since 2006, originally working in the Media Services Department. For the past 11 years, Maurie has been part of the Special Services Department, serving as
the Child Study Team Secretary. She is always happy to help parents and students with any concerns especially with the IEP process.
Mrs. Lee is passionate about her dogs. She enjoys volunteering for local animal rescues by fostering, transporting, or lending a hand (or paw) where ever needed. -
Christina Calello, School Social Worker
609.296.3106 ext 4421 Email
Case Management: 7th Grade, BD, 1/2 8th Grade
My name is Christina Calello and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker on the Junior High School Child Study Team. I have had the honor of working at the Junior HIgh School for the past 15 years. In that time, I have worked with both general education students as well as special education students to assist in emotional support and development of Individualized Education Plans. I am currently assigned to the 7th grade and the Emotional Regulation Impairment.self-contained program.
I started my academic journey to becoming a social worker after serving in the United States Army as a MIlitary Police Officer after high school graduation. I graduated from Stockton University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and then went on to acquire a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. I continue to serve in the United States Army Reserve as a Social Worker and have shared my experiences and knowledge with students and families to encourage and empower our students.
In addition to my educational and military duties, I often volunteer within the PInelands community. I can often be seen at many school sponsored events as well community events. I volunteer with the Little Egg Harbor Police Department in advising the Police Explorers Program, advise the Gay Straight Alliance, and I am currently working with staff and administration on organizing a Military/JROTC club for our Junior High and High School Students.
I am the proud mother of a wonderful 16 year old son, who is now a Junior in high school. Being a mother has taught me many valuable lessons. It truly does take a village to raise a child. I believe that the school, family, and community need to work together to give our children the best outcome possible and that is what I aim to do for all my families within the Pinelands Community.
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Melissa Mickiewicz, School Psychologist
609.296.3106 ext 4419 Email
Case Management: MD, Autism, LLD, 1/2 8th Grade
Hello Wildcats! My name is Melissa Mickiewicz, and I am the School Psychologist/Case Manager at the Junior High School. I have the honor of working with the Autism, Multiple Disabilities, and a handful of 8th grade students at the Junior High School. I have had the pleasure of working at Pinelands since 2004 with my first 13 years at the High School, and since 2017, at the Junior High School. I firmly believe in communication and working with teachers, parents and students to promote success. I am always available via email or phone for any questions or concerns. For students, I have an open door policy. I strive to make myself available to students, staff and parents.I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology from LaSalle University in 1993, my Masters Degree is School Psychology from Rowan University in 1998, and my New Jersey School Psychology Certificate from Rowan University in December, 2003. Upon which I began my fulfilling career at Pinelands! I received the Governor's Educational Service Provider of the year award in 2019.I have been married for almost 25 years. I have two amazing daughters (Julia, age 22, Sarah, age 21). Both of whom receive their post secondary education at the University of Alabama. I enjoy boating, crafting, sewing, and exercising.I am looking forward to working with you! -
Sara Wolfe, LDTC
609.296.3106 ext 4418 Email
Case Management: Out of District, High School Autism
Hi, my name is Sara Wolfe.
I have been in the field of education since 2002, when I started my first teaching job. I received my undergraduate degree in both elementary and special education from the University of Delaware. I then embarked on a teaching career that included classrooms ranging from Pre-K all the way up to eighth grade, and both general educate and special education settings. I eventually decided I wanted to go back to school so that I could become part of a Child Study Team. received my Masters Degree from Stockton University in Special Education and continued on to get my certification to become a Learning Disability Teacher Consultant (LDTC).
