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Department of Pupil Services

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Mine Pazitka, Director of Pupil Services Image

Mine Pazitka

Director of Pupil Services
Phone:  330.636.3081
 
Ronda French, Assistant Director of Pupil Services

Ronda French

Assistant Director of Pupil Services
Phone: 330.636.3072
 
Katie Hartung, Coordinator of Special Education
Katie Hartung
Coordinator of Special Education
Phone:  330.636.3082
 
Mary Mitman, Administrative Secretary
Mary Mitman
Administrative Secretary
Phone: 330.636.3090
Contact for: Tuition Issues
 
Sandy Downey, Special Education Secretary Image
Sandy Downey
Special Education Secretary
Phone: 330.636.3825
Contact for: IEPs, ETRs, Special Transportation

 

Welcome to the Department of Pupil Services. We believe that every student deserves a Free Appropriate Public Education that maximizes their potential. The primary responsibility of the department is oversight of all phases of the district's special education programs, which includes the Helping Hands Preschool and out-of-district placements that involve Medina students. Other responsibilities include providing assistance with English Learner (EL) issues, providing Section 504 disability support, assisting with positive behavior interventions & support implementation (PBIS), and guiding Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) implementation.  

The Department of Pupil Services is committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment for each student. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable team. We are here to support you every step of the way.  

For additional information on the Helping Hands Preschool, please visit Helping Hands Preschool at Heritage.

School Psychologists

Medina City Schools believe that our school psychologists are valuable resources in assisting the buildings they serve in solving academic or behavioral difficulties. School Psychologists help in the process of implementing our multi-tiered systems of support model, as well as many aspects of positive behavioral interventions and supports. If you believe that your child is struggling and needs assistance of some kind, please contact the school psychologist assigned to your child's building using the contact information below.

Location Name Email Phone
Medina High School Faith Shanley shanleyf@medinabees.org 330.636.3465
Medina High School Chad Wilson wilsonc@medinabees.org 330.636.3219
A.I. Root Middle School

Larry Watson

Sue Garcia

watsonl@medinabees.org

garcias@medinabees.org

 
Claggett Middle School Bryce Wood woodb@medinabees.org 330.636.3609
Northrop Elementary  Kelsey Klatka klatkak@medinabees.org 330.636.4607
Canavan Elementary Aaron Hart harta@medinabees.org 330.636.4006
Blake Elementary Laura Hough houghl@medinabees.org 330.636.3916
Helping Hands Preschool Allison Wade wadea@medinabees.org 330.636.4606
Helping Hands Preschool Kelsey Klatka
klatkak@medinabees.org
330.636.4606
Fenn Elementary Nicole Mancuso mancuson@medinabees.org 330.636.4156
Waite Elementary Carrie Martin martinc@medinabees.org 330.636.4506
Evolve Academy Aaron Hart harta@medinabees.org 330.636.4006
Out of District

Larry Watson

Sue Garcia

watsonl@medinabees.org

garcias@medinabees.org

 
Out of District Bryce Wood woodb@medinabees.org 330.636.3609