The professional development activities organized and sponsored by the Academy are the outgrowth of
an Annual Needs Assessment Survey.  A Steering Committee comprised of Directors of Special Services
from some of the member districts provide insight and direction into the planning of our professional
seminars. Membership of the Steering Committee is voluntary.

Steering Committee members for 2023-2024 are as follows:

• Colin Sabia, Director of Special Services - Brielle School District
• Gigi Petillo, Director of Special Education - Manalapan/Englishtown
• Dr. Richard Beck, Director of Special Services - Colts Neck Township
• Bob Dunn, Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services - Point Pleasant Borough Schools
• Daniel Gundersen, Director of Special Education - Barnegat Township School District
• Roseanne Ansell, Supervisor of Special Services - Shrewsbury Borough
• Dorothea Fernandez, Director of Pupil Services - Howell Township
• Dana Blair, Director of Special Services - Marlboro Township
• Chris Cleffi, Director of Educational Services - Freehold Township Schools

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