Pick Your PERL
Rose Haferd
Language: English & Haitian-Creole
Areas of Specialty:
Special Education/IEP, Psycho-educational Assessment, Family Consultation, Autism, Learning Disability, Emotional Disability, Executive Functioning, Child and adolescent mental health, Pre-School, Early Intervention, Community Resources for Special Programs/Sports
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Hello! My name is Rose! I am passionate about working with children and their families to best understand the unique gifts or talents of each child so that we can use that to help them overcome any possible barriers that might interfere with their learning and social/emotional well-being. Being a parent is not easy but being a parent when your child is struggling with social/emotional difficulties is even more challenging. I want you to know that you are not alone.
I was a caretaker for family members with similar challenges and know how to obtain the support and services that they deserve so that they can reach their full potential. I am a school psychologist by training with extensive experience serving children, families, and schools with accurate assessments and kind, caring, and thoughtful counseling. I have made it my mission to advocate for children and their families, especially English learners, and Students with Disabilities. I find it particularly rewarding to partner with families, guide them when needed, hear their concerns, answer their questions, and connect them to helpful resources in their community. That is what I will do for you as a PERL!
I was born in Haiti and moved to the United States and settled in Cambridge, MA, when I was in elementary school. My experience with sheltered language immersion and bilingual programs helped me to achieve outstanding language skills. I am fluent in Haitian-Creole/English and have some good knowledge of French and Spanish. I love spending time with my family and enjoy outdoor activities and reading. I am committed to learning, growing, and improving. Let me walk with you on your journey
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Eileen Sanzonetti
Language: English and Spanish
Areas of Specialty:
Emergency Services, Family to Family Mental Health, and autism spectrum.
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Hello! My name is Eileen and I am here to help you.
My son is on the Spectrum and I also come from a wonderful family with some differences in mindset.
I decided to be part of PERL because of the need to help families make this journey easier.
You are not alone!
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Margaret Toner
Language: English and Americal Sign Language
Areas of Specialty:
Emergency Services, Special Education Advocacy, Medically Complexed Children, Blended Family Dynamics, High Conflict Co-Parenting, Transitional Assistance Resources, Substance Abuse, Time Management & Executive Functioning Skill Building.
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My name is Maggie. My main title is Mom and Stepmom to seven children in our big beautiful, blended family! We currently have ages two through fifteen and each kid's life journey has been unique. We implement coping skills and functional behavior modification in our daily lives. I am here to help you find what works for your family as well.
As you can imagine, with all those different personalities, I have experienced it all! From having spent months on end in and out of hospitals with those who were medically complexed to successfully navigating the paperwork that comes along with IEP meetings, 45-day evaluations, neuro-psych's, court proceedings and more. I am well versed in filing appeals for insurance denials as well as locating the appropriate resources needed to support you and your family.
I decided to become a PERL to help provide the tools, education, and support our clients need to succeed. Whatever challenges you’re facing in your family dynamic may feel very isolating and I am here to help as well as listen with an open heart! I will do my absolute best to provide you with the information and professional guidance you deserve every step of the way, reminding you that you are not alone. =)
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Kelly Zuniga
Language: English
Areas of Specialty:
Emergency Services, Special Education Services, Residential Schools, Family to Family Mental Health, Infant, Child & Adolescent Mental Health.
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Hello! I'm Kelly and I'm here to help during this difficult time. I have a younger sister with mental health needs. I helped her and continue to help her navigate the struggles of adolescent and mental health needs. I became to PERL to make this confusing system more manageable for others. Just remember that this is a difficult journey, but we are here to help you.
¡Hola! Soy Kelly y estoy aquí para ayudar durante este momento difícil. Tengo una hermana menor con necesidades de salud mental. La ayudé y sigo ayudándola a navegar las luchas de las necesidades de salud mental y la adolescencia. Me volví a un PERL para hacer que este confuso sistema sea más manejable para los demás. Solo recuerda que este es un viaje difícil, pero estamos aquí para ayudarte.
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Adele Gomes Monteiro
Languages:
English and Cape Verdean
Areas of Specialty:
Emergency Services, PTSD, Youth Mental Health, Special Education Services, Outreach Advocacy, Co-Parenting Experience
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My name is Adele G. Monteiro. I am married to a PTSD struggling War Veteran, mother of three biological children and one through marriage. My children are 21, 14, 7 and 13 that is through marriage that lives in Japan. I have strongly dealt with husbands struggles for years, then to learn my daughter struggled with the same symptoms, I admit I felt discouraged; however, with Faith, the right help and support, they have come to a manageable condition. I have realized how hard it was for me as a wife, as a mother, and how grateful I am for having all the people who were there to help me, that I believe makes me a great candidate for this program and able to help other families.
Aja Hughes
Language:
English
Areas of Specialty:
Emergency Services, and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
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Hello! My name is Aja and you’ve come to the right place. As a parent of children with mental health needs, I can relate to where you are at this time. It can be challenging to find the resources and advocate for your child’s needs. I became a PERL to help other parents like myself navigate this difficult journey.
You are not alone!
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Kristi Glenn
Chief Experience Officer
Areas of Specialty:
Emergency Services, Residential Schools, Special Education Services Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
Hi! I'm Kristi. If you have found me then you are probably going through one of the hardest times as a parent. And I know how you feel because I have a child with mental health needs too! We've experienced many things from psychiatric hospitalizations to residential schools, all types of testing, and more.
But one of the worst parts for me was the feeling of being alone and not knowing where to turn or even what to ask. This is why I decided to become a PERL! Supporting families that are like mine to make your journey just a little easier is so important. And remember… you are not alone and you are doing fantastic!"
Dahyana Schlosser
Chief Clinical Officer
Dahyana Schlosser is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Child and Family Therapist. She self identifies as a helper and a healer with a very specific purpose in life. She has dedicated herself to helping children and families to overcome the challenges brought forth as a result of behavioral health problems. Dahyana built a private practice where she provides In Home Therapeutic Services to children and their families in Greater Boston.
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She has also consulted for various schools and districts in Massachusetts building communities of care related to children’s mental health. As a consultant, she has created professional development programs and implemented strategies that produced favorable outcomes and true partnership with families. As an adjunct professor, Dahyana teaches students to be grounded in the ideals of Person Centered and Family Driven Practices.
She has also worked to support integration of behavioral health services into pediatric primary care settings. Her diverse and varied professional experiences in the mental health field shape her unique perspective and ability to be a creative problem solver.
