Mental Health Team
Mission Statement: The Gananda Central School District Mental Health Department in collaboration with parents/guardians, staff and its community members, will seek to empower and advocate for all learners in the pursuit of academic development, personal and social/emotional growth and career exploration in a safe, nurturing environment with a view to becoming productive citizens and lifelong learners.
Position | Name | Phone Number | |
PreK-12 School Social Worker
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Sue Thoen | (315) 986-3521, x1702 | [email protected] |
K-5 School Psychologist | Jackie Pedulla | (315) 986-3521, x4335 | [email protected] |
K-5 School Counselor | John Strachan | (315) 986-3521, x4340 | [email protected] |
PreK-5 SEL Interventionist | Tenneal Eardman | (315) 986-3521, x1703 | [email protected] |
Click below to learn more about each of our roles
Common Language Between Home & School
RESOURCES & LINKS
Students:
- Bullying
- College & Career Curriculum (Xello)
- PBS Kids - Feelings games
- Social/ Emotional Learning Curriculum (Second Step)
- Breathing Exercises/Midnfulness Techniques
Parents:
- Attendance Works - Families and Family Organizations
- Internet Safety
- Resource for Parents, Kids, and Teens
- Separation/Divorce
- Wayne Behavioral Health Network
- Wayne Catholic Family Charities
- Wayne County Resource Guide
- Additional Community Resources and Services
Bivona Resources:
Gananda CSD is partnering with the Bivona Child Advocacy Center to teach the Erin's Law lessons that are required by New York State. This law requires public schools to teach child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention classes to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Attached below is information regarding what will be taught, as well as resources for parents to use with their students at home.
- Erin's Law Standards
- Bivona School Programs
- Monique Burr Curriculum
- Community Resources
- Safety Connection: Parent Information Sheets
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