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 | |
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District 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] |
| Community Schools Coordinator | Juan Alfaro | (315) 986-3521, x4314 | [email protected] |
Richard Mann Elementary Mental Health Team:
- Click HERE to learn more about the RMES Mental Health team and their unique roles
- The Gananda CSD Comprehensive School Counseling Program provides information on school counseling supports to all students in grades K-12
- If you are interested in referring your child for counseling support, please complete the RMES Counseling Referral Form
Common Language Between Home & School:
- RMES PROUD Matrix
- Voice Levels
- Zones of Regulation
- Problem Sizes
- In & Out of My Control
- Whole Body Listening
Parent/Family Resources:
- Attendance Works (Families and Family Organizations)
- Child Development Guide
- Family Education
- NetSmartz (Internet Safety)
- Pacer Center (Kids Against Bullying)
- Kids Health (Resources for Parents & Children)
- Separation & Divorce
Outside Agencies:
- School-based Mental Health & Behavioral Supports provided by our local outside agencies
- Wayne Behavioral Health Network
- Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes
- Catholic Charities Finger Lakes
- The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester
- NYS Office of Mental Health
- Wayne County Resource Guide
- Additional Community Resources and Services
Child Safety Matters (Erin's Law):
Gananda CSD utilizes the Monique Burr Foundation's Child Safety Matters curriculum to teach Erin's Law lessons that are required by New York State. Erin's Law requires New York State public schools to provide child sexual abuse and exploitation prevention lessons to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The Child Safety Matters curriculum teaches this important information via the Five Safety Rules. More information can be found on the following handouts, either for students in grades K-2nd or in grades 3rd-5th.