Student Support Services

Support Services at Graded are designed to meet students’ diverse learning needs by fostering their social-emotional growth, supporting academic development, and promoting English language acquisition, ensuring every learner can thrive in our inclusive community. Student Support Services —which includes SEL Counseling, ELL, Intervention, and OLS works collaboratively with teachers, families, and leadership to ensure that all students are provided with the tools, strategies, and services necessary for success. Graded uses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to organize student support across three tiers of support.

Tier 1: Universal Supports available to all students 
All students benefit from high-quality, inclusive classroom instruction. Teachers implement strategies and collaborate with specialists on ensuring access to core instruction.

Tier 2: Targeted Supports for some students requiring additional assistance
Students requiring additional help may participate in small group interventions or receive targeted support from our specialists through short term pull-out sessions.

Tier 3: Intensive Supports involves intensive individualized support
Students with more complex or ongoing needs receive intensive support coordinated from a Graded Specialist.

Lower School Support Services

Director of Student Support Services
Sarah Thawley

Counseling
Bobbie Jo Olio
Kris Bezzerides

Optimal Learning
Jennifer Ribachonek
Carolina Valle
Marla Starr 

English Language Learners
Patricia Didone 
Travis Evans-Sago
Louisa Magano
Betina Ting
Eva Yates

Health and Nursing
Rita Oliveira
Daniela Almeida