Bixby Elementary School
Education is the key to success
Bixby- Child Study Team
Meet the Case Managers stationed at Bixby:
Meet Ms. Saunders
Welcome to a new school year!
I am the school social worker and case manager for some of our students. I look forward to working with you and our school team to support your child’s growth, development, and success.
Building a positive partnership with families is an important part of supporting our students. I look forward to getting to know your family and working together throughout the school year to help your child thrive.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful school year!
A Few Fun Facts About Me! 🌟
🥤 Favorite Drink: Diet Coke
👶 Mom-to-Be: I am pregnant with my first baby, and she’s a little girl! I’m so excited and looking forward to this beautiful next chapter in my life.
🌎 Bilingual: I speak English and Spanish and am happy to connect with families in either language
I’m so excited to continue supporting our amazing Bogota students and families! Please never hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or need a helping hand. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and your child and being part of their journey this year!
Meet Ms. Liriano
Hello, Bogota families! My name is Maria Liriano, and I am one of the School Psychologists in the Bogota School District. I am based at E. Roy Bixby Elementary School, where I work closely with students, families, teachers, and staff to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
As a School Psychologist, I support students through counseling, psychological evaluations, social-emotional and behavioral support, consultation with teachers and families, and participation in the special education process. I believe that every child is unique and that strong collaboration between home and school is an important part of helping students thrive.
A Few Fun Facts About Me! 🌟
🍝 Favorite Food: Pasta is definitely one of my favorites!
✈️ I Love to Travel: I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and making new memories.
🗣️ Bilingual: I speak English and Spanish and enjoy connecting with families in both languages.
I am excited to continue working with our wonderful Bogota students and families! Please feel free to reach out if you ever have a question, concern, or need support. I look forward to getting to know you and your child!
Helpful Resources:
PerformCare – New Jersey Children’s System of Care
PerformCare is the main point of access for New Jersey families seeking behavioral health, developmental disability, and other support services for children and youth up to age 21. Families can call 1-877-652-7624, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Translation and interpretation services are also available.Bergen’s Promise
Bergen’s Promise is Bergen County’s Care Management Organization and helps connect children and families with care coordination, behavioral health supports, developmental disability services, and community resources. Families generally begin by contacting PerformCare for a referral.https://www.bergenspromise.org/ABA Centers of New Jersey – Hackensack
Provides individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children and teens with autism, including child ABA therapy, early intervention, in-school services, and autism diagnostic services. Their Hackensack location is at 3 University Plaza Drive, Suite 502. AABA Centers of New Jersey+1
ABA Centers of New Jersey Website https://www.abacentersnj.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ABANJ%20%7C%20Hoboken%20%7C%20ABA%20Therapy%20%7C%20ABA%20Therapy&utm_term=aba%20therapy&utm_adgroup=%7Badgroup%7D&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21410497590&gbraid=0AAAAApT_EH3tBTVVagoCub5b6stZWkSOW&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9v7nu6aWlwMVa0X_AR3RYTPjEAAYASAAEgLU5vD_BwEHappy Hearts ABA – Hackensack
Provides personalized, home-based ABA therapy for children with autism and serves families throughout Bergen County. Their Hackensack location is 2 University Plaza Drive, and they offer flexible scheduling and insurance support. https://happyheartsaba.com/aba-therapy-hackensack/Kids’ Therapy Place – Bogota
A local pediatric occupational therapy practice offering support for sensory processing, fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation, coordination, executive functioning, and daily living skills. The practice is located at 100 E. Main Street, Bogota and includes a sensory-focused therapy environment.Children’s Dyslexia Centers of NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Learning Center
provides free, specialized reading and written-language tutoring for children and young adults diagnosed with dyslexia. The center uses a multisensory Orton-Gillingham approach, with IMSLEC-accredited instruction, and also supports tutor training, education, research, and community awareness. https://www.hhdyslexiacenter.org/