Special Education

Our Commitment

The North Collins Central School District is committed to a safe and supportive learning environment that strives to maximize educational opportunities for all students, faculty, staff and community members.  The Board of Education recognizes the individual differences in the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students attending school within the District and strives to nurture responsibility, creativity, energy, and open-mindedness to empower successful contributors to a global society.  The district is committed to the development and implementation of an appropriate education for students with disabilities.

Special Education Department Personnel

Director of Student Services
Mrs. Jinelle Burger
716 337-0166 x2153 

Special Education Secretary
Ms. Aly Laing
716 337-0166 x2154

Speech Therapist
Ms. Allison George
716 337-0166 x2103

Elementary Special Ed Teachers
Mrs. Jaime Ando
Mrs. Jaimie Williams
Mrs. Heather Jasinski
Ms. Emily McCarthy
Ms. Emily Whittemore

716 337-0166

Secondary Special Ed Teachers
Mrs. Dawn Blidy
Mr. Art Gasiewicz
Mrs. Amber Friend
Mrs. Adele Rosati
Mrs. Rebecca Sprague

716 337-0101


If parents or caregivers suspect their child has an educational disability they are encouraged to review the information on this website and contact the building principal at their child's school.