Millburn BOE Appoints Interim Director Of Special Services

The Millburn Board of Education appointed Salvatore Colatrella as Interim Director of Special Services during their July 20 public meeting.

According to a release, Colatrella has been working in the district since July 6, replacing Harold Tarriff, who served as Interim Director of Special Services from January 1 to June 30.

“I am pleased that [Colatrella] has agreed to join our district in this critical role,” Superintendent of Schools Christine Burton stated. “Having worked with him in Montgomery Public Schools, I know him to be an expert in special education. Millburn Special Services will be in good hands in the coming months as we continue the search for a permanent director.”

According to a release, Colatrella retired from the Montgomery Public Schools in 2012 having served for five years as their Director of Pupil Services. He has also served as Director of Special Services for the Jackson Public Schools and the Holmdel Public Schools, as well as Assistant Director of Special Services in the South Orange and Maplewood Public Schools. He is certified as a school psychologist with experience with regular and special education students of all grades, and served in that position for the Livingston and Kearny school districts. From 2012 to present he has been a Professional Learning Consultant & Trainer for IEP Direct Software.

Photo courtesy of the Millburn Board of Education

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