Students with Disabilities
At Heath School, all teachers and staff support students with disabilities. This belief is central to our work. In addition, specialized staff provide direct services, consultation, and partner with families to ensure each student’s needs are met in an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
Team Contact
Jillian Dyment
Students with Disabilities Team Facilitator (K–8)
Heath School
100 Eliot St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02131
Phone: 617-879-4567
Fax: 617-739-7570
jillian_dyment@psbma.org
About Our Services
Services support students from preschool through grade 8 who require specialized instruction to access the curriculum. Supports range from academic intervention to related services such as speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and social-emotional support.
Our team collaborates closely with families and classroom teachers to provide services in the most inclusive setting possible. We also provide consultation and professional development to ensure all educators can support diverse learners effectively.
Our Team
If you are unsure which providers work with your child, please contact your IEP liaison or Jillian Dyment.
- Jillian Dyment – Team Facilitator (K–8) | Email
- Nancy Dillon – Grades K–2 | Email
- Jasmine Tierney – Grades 3–4 | Email
- Chima Ikonne – Grade 5 | Email
- Elizabeth Sullivan – Grade 6 | Email
- Kelly Breen Gallant – Grades 7–8 | Email
- Lisa Anne Guerra – Speech/Language Pathologist | Email
- Erica Landry – Speech/Language Pathologist (Part-Time) | Email
- Jennifer Baum – Occupational Therapist | Email
- Jen Watkins – School Psychologist | Email
- Shelby Sullivan – School Psychologist | Email
- Marissa Sloane – School Psychologist | Email
- Caryn Glazer – Adaptive Physical Education | Email
- Barbara Keenan – Physical Therapist | Email
- David Chaet – Guidance Counselor (4–8) | Email
- Alissa Ovadia – Guidance Counselor (K–3) | Email
Our Vision
We focus on student learning, uphold students’ rights, and prepare students to be engaged members of society. Staff, families, and administrators collaborate through consistent communication and data-informed decision-making to support all learners.
What Support Looks Like
- Services for students who require specialized instruction to access the general curriculum
- Related services such as speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and behavioral support
- Short-term general education interventions for students who do not require special education services
Who May Need Support?
- Students with an identified educational disability
- Students not making effective progress in the general curriculum
- Students who require specialized instruction or related services
How to Make a Referral
- Referrals may be made by parents or school staff
- Typically follows classroom interventions and the Child Study process
- Contact Jillian Dyment for all referrals or questions about the process