FOR SUCCESS TEAM
Patricia is a Learning Disabilities Specialist and co-founder of Educational Resources for Success, LLC. Mrs. Murray trained under the Irlen Clinic in Manhattan and is a certified Scotopic Sensitivity Screener. She is certified to instruct reading using the Wilson reading program so is knowledgeable about Orton Gillingham techniques.
As an experienced Child Study Team Director, Mrs. Murray served as the Past President of the Tri-County Association of Learning Consultants, and has been a speaker for numerous organizations such as MiKor Shalom and the New Jersey School Boards. Pat has traveled from Bangkok to Cairo, teaching methods courses for the College of New Jersey to teachers from all over the world.
Patricia Murray has a unique insight into many educational situations, having been an educator, administrator, school board member and advocate. Advocacy and working with parents is her forte. Having served as a CST Director, she is well versed in current NJ law. Mrs. Murray also served as a volunteer lay judge for the Supreme Court of New Jersey’s Ethics Committee. Mrs. Murray’s track record in advocacy is quite impressive. Clearly experienced, at the table, she brings across a mixture of negotiating skills, knowledge and an eye for details. Her desire to help children and their parents is most genuine.
Ann is a master Physical Therapist who is Jefferson Trained. Ann has served as a physical therapist in numerous school districts as well as rehabilitative facilities. Ann stays current in her field and continues to be a valuable asset to the team.
Wendy is certified in Handwriting Without Tears and is an experienced occupational therapist, providing both private therapy and school based therapy. She has a great deal of experience in both individual and group therapy to students in numerous school districts.
Barri is a co-founder of Educational Resources for Success LLC. She has successfully represented parents in Medford, Cherry Hill and Moorestown.
Barri is an educational specialist and an experienced school psychologist who has served on many school child study teams in the area. Her specialty is providing advocacy and educational therapy to students. Barri trained at Lehigh University where she received her Educational Specialist degree. She is a key member of our team of specialists who are certified to complete second opinions for school districts. In addition to helping parents understand their rights under the law, Barri has represented many families “at the table”. Barri and Pat work hand in hand.
Janet is a Speech and Language Specialist who specializes in diagnosing and remediating articulation and language disorders. She also teaches diction and public speaking.
Anita is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, past Associate Professor at Dartmouth Medical School, Department of Psychiatry and is the co-founder of Associated Therapists. She is a child and adolescent psychotherapist with over thirty years of experience in private practice. Mrs. McCafferty has also served on various school district teams.
Susan has two masters degrees, one from the University of Pennsylvania and one from Boston College. She is a certified school social worker. Susan has unique experiences in schools as well as with private adoption agencies. Susan’s second masters is in education.
As a past Teacher of the Handicapped, Michelle is an experienced Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant and brings her special expertise to the table. She currently works as a LDT/C and remains highly current in her testing skills.