Children
  • Welcome to Student Services

    The Manchester-Essex Regional School District is dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners through high quality student services programming for students in grades PK-12.  These supportive services and accommodations are designed to provide access to educational programming for children with disabilities in compliance with federal and state regulations. In collaboration with principals, the special education coordinator and chairpersons, guidance counselors, and Section 504 coordinators, the Director of Student Services oversees the following programs:

    Special Education

    Section 504

    Health Services

    Counseling

    Pre-kindergarten

    English Language Learners

    Home/Hospital Tutoring

Contacts

  • Student Services District Office 

    Manchester-Essex Regional School District 

    36 Lincoln Street Manchester, MA 01944 

    978-525-6060 

    Dr. Allison Collins, Director of Student Services 

    Shelley Mullarkey, Special Education Administrative Assistant 

    Essex Elementary 

    Holly George, Special Education Chairperson 

    Dr. Kathleen Pennoyer, School Psychologist 

    978-768-7324 

    Manchester Memorial Elementary 

    Holly George, Special Education Chairperson 

    Dr. Kathleen Pennoyer, School Psychologist 

    978-526-1908 

    Middle/High School 

    Jean Tarricone, Special Education Chairperson 

    978-525-6480 

    Shanelle Taylor, MS/HS Psychologist 

    978-526-4412 ext. 1210 

    Districtwide Programs 

    English Language Learner Program Contact: 

    Leslie Beaulieu, ELL Coordinator and Teacher  

    978-526-4412 

    More information on district staff roles and parent resources is provided via the link below. 

    Special Education Resources for Parents