Welcome to the Cumberland School Department’s Special Services Office

The Special Services office supports
students ages 3-22 who require specialized instruction.

The Special Services Office supports the work of Cumberland’s school nurse teachers, psychologists, social workers, general classroom teachers, special educators, paraprofessionals, speech/language pathologists, school counselors, physical therapist, occupational therapists, and Teachers of the Visually Impaired

Our office contacts:
Phone: 401-658-1600 x4
Fax: 401-658-1601

Alicia DeStefani
Director of Special Education
E-mail: alicia.destefani@cumberlandschools.org

Ms. Aja Maccarone
Administrative Assistant
E-mail: aja.maccarone@cumberlandschools.org
Phone: 401-658-1600 x313

Ms. Barbara Brunelle
Statistical Data Clerk
E-mail:  barbara.brunelle@cumberlandschools.org
Phone: 401-658-1600 x314

Rachel Powell
Early Childhood Coordinator – Preschool
E-mail:  rachel.powell@cumberlandschools.org

Allison Sutherland
Special Education Coordinator – Ashton, Garvin, Community and Cumberland Hill Elementary Schools
E-mail: allison.sutherland@cumberlandschools.org

Toni Gravel
Special Education Coordinator – B.F. Norton Elementary School, North Cumberland & J.L.  McCourt Middle Schools
E-mail: toni.gravel@cumberlandschools.org

Karen Skerry
Special Education Coordinator – Cumberland High School
E-mail: karen.skerry@cumberlandschools.org