MISSION STATEMENT

The Falls Church High School Physical Disabilities and Development Disabilities Department promotes and facilitates learning in the self-contained and general education environments. Students are instructed and encouraged to seek, access, and employ curriculum accommodations and assistive technology in order to become independent and successful learners. We collaborate on a regular basis with subject area teachers, therapists, social workers, technology specialists, community agencies, and transition representatives to ensure that all students meet their potential.

 

Staff

TEACHERS
Karen Allison, Department Chair
Ann Bergesen
Jill Blasingame
Cherylle Edmondson
Tom Harlow
Milly Kerns
Jayne Krissoff
Wendy Shugol
Sarah Vandruff

THERAPISTS
Diane Damitio(S&L)
Anniet Glenn (PT)
Rona Leyman (PT)
Alisa Mohr (S&L)
Maurisa Shyne (OT)

SOCIAL WORKER
Kiran Shahani

EMPLOYMENT AND TRANSITION REP
Lynelle Palencia

PD/MR ASSISTANTS
Tammy Akhtar
Sue Barton
Muthara Begum
Dan Evans
Carroll Landsdowne
Isabel Perez
Mahin Rafi
Peggy Reppert
Bridgette Spillman
Pamela Thompson
Selena Watkins
Wanda Williams

Student Resources

Fairfax County Department of Student Services and Special Education (DSSSE)

Student Rights and Responsibilities

College Resources

Falls Church Career Center

Parent Resources

FCPS Student Services and Special Education

Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center

Parent Handbook

Department Student Services and Special Education newsletter The Communicator

Summer Camps serving children with special needs

IInformation on Assistive Technology and Rehab Products

Advocacy Organization

Metro Website with Accessibility Link

Teachers' Phone Number