North East School District

A SAP team made up of school and agency staff is available to help you access school and community services for your child. In Pennsylvania, every school district is required to have a plan for identifying and assisting students who experience barriers to learning. The North East School District SAP team will help you find services and assistance within the school, and if needed, in the community. We do not diagnose, treat, or refer your child for treatment.  We will provide you with information and you make the choice(s) that best fit your needs and wishes.  As the parent/guardian you are an important part of the team.

Withdrawing from family, friends, and/or activities
Changing friends
Unexplained physical injuries
Feeling sad
Talking about suicide
Defying authority, both at home and school
Acting aggressively
Lying
Needing money without a good explanation
Declining grades
Experimenting with alcohol or drugs

Recent death of a loved one
Divorce of parents
Family relocation
A relationship problem
Bullying
Other traumatic event

To refer your child, follow the “Referral Form” link found below. Anyone can refer a child to the SAP team.  Some students are referred by teachers or other school personnel.  A friend or family member can also let the SAP team know that they are worried about someone.  The child can even go directly to the SAP team to ask for help.  Schools will gather information to determine how a student is doing in their classes.  However, the SAP team will not proceed unless you give your written parent permission.  Once permission is received, the SAP team will work with you to develop a plan of action to help your child achieve success in school.  Participation in the program is voluntary.

A SAP team member will contact you regarding your child’s referral to the program.  Before a SAP team member talks to your child, you will be asked to sign a permission form.  The SAP team will work with you and your child throughout the process.  As a parent, your knowledge and thoughts about your child will be helpful in developing a plan of action.  If you need more information before making a decision about SAP, please feel free to talk to a SAP team member.

If you have any questions about SAP or you feel that your child may need help, call your child’s school and ask to speak with any of the following team members:

William Renne - Principal
Asa McCullum - Assistant Principal
Dawn Coletta - School Counselor
Laura Panek - School Counselor
Matt Puskar - School Counselor
Christie Austin - School Nurse
Nicole Fitch - Librarian
Morgan Gulley - Teacher
Samantha Jones - Teacher
Ryan Neal - Teacher

Demi Nelson - Teacher
Heidi Martin - Mental Health Liaison
Kyle Regan - Teacher
Leslie Shickler - Teacher

Tina Williams - Teacher
Kristin Righi - School Social Worker
Christopher McGreevey - School Truancy Officer

Michael Austin - ISS Facilitator
Mackenzie Courtney - School Psychologist
Pyramid Healthcare/Drug and Alcohol Counselors - Nicholas Jakubowski


Heidi Martin - SAP Coordinator/Mental Health Liaison

Nicholas Jakubowski - Drug and Alcohol SAP Counselor, Pyramid Healthcare
Kristen Righi-  Mental Health Liaison, NESD Social/Emotional Learning Specialist