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Clinical Departments

Behavioral Services 

Langan School provides Behavioral Services to support students in developing social‑emotional skills, self‑regulation, and positive engagement throughout the school day. These services help students build effective communication and coping strategies and promote successful participation in classroom routines. Behavioral interventions may include individualized support plans, reinforcement strategies, and environmental adjustments that help students navigate challenges and stay engaged in learning.  

Behavior Intervention Specialist:

  • Elizabeth Dawson, MA, BCBA, LBA
  • Ifeoluwatobi “Tobi” Makinde, MS

School Psychologist:

  • Naomi Penny, MS

School Counselors:

  • Kayla Kendall, LMHC
  • Delores Burgess, MSW

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Kevin G. Langan School in Albany provides Physical and Occupational Therapy as part of its comprehensive related services for students ages 3–21. These services support students with diverse physical, developmental, and medical needs by promoting mobility, motor development, strength, balance, sensory regulation, and functional independence. Therapists address fine-motor skills, sensory regulation, self‑care skills, and participation in classroom and daily routines through individualized and small‑group interventions. Services also incorporate adaptive tools and assistive technology to ensure each student can engage meaningfully in school and community experiences.

Staff:

  • Brendan Bacon, Physical Therapist           
  • Jess B Bullis, Physical Therapist
  • Leah Clifford, Occupational Therapist
  • Judy Cramer, Occupational Therapist
  • Ari Davis, Physical Therapist
  • Jess K Kazaks, Physical Therapist
  • Beth Knight, Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Michelle Lemme, Occupational Therapist
  • Bethany Mello, Occupational Therapist
  • Dom Mereday, Occupational Therapist
  • Heni Nagy, Occupational Therapist
  • Arianna Peterson, Occupational Therapist
  • Gillian Reid, Certified Occ Ther Assistant
  • Ali Romer, Physical Therapist
  • Nicole Senter, Occupational Therapist
  • Jess S Sue, Occupational Therapist
  • Nancy Taormina, Occupational Therapist
  • Amy Williams, Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Patricia Timpanaro, Occupational Therapist // Langan MOCS-OT/PT

Speech Language Pathologist

Langan School at Albany provides speech‑language therapy as part of its clinical diagnostic and intervention services. Supports include evaluations, individualized therapy, and communication treatment for students with developmental disabilities, including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, and complex medical needs. 

  • Kathy Lewis
  • Colleen Lavallee
  • Emma Bogardus
  • Rebecca Demarest
  • Maria Sotomayor
  • Amber Case
  • Lauren Davidson
  • Griffin Coughlin
  • Brian McKernan
  • Danielle Laval
  • Natalie Howk 
  • Amanda Lawrence
  • Yuliya Howard    
  • Nicole Sandor        
  • Juie Dunkleberger

School Nursing Services 

Langan School provides on‑site Nursing Services to meet students’ medical and daily health needs. The nursing team supports health monitoring, medical routines, and ongoing care coordination to ensure a safe environment that enables students to fully participate in their school programs. 

Nurses:

  • Tiffany Dwileski – RN Charge Nurse
  • Anne Leffler
  • Adelia Dunbar
  • Kim Keller
  • Jessica Morley
  • Lauren Decker
  • Audrey Feirstein
  • Marie Hallinan