I have been employed as the School Psychologist for the Long Hill Township School District since the summer of 2008.  I earned my Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  I later went on to obtain my School Psychologist, Master's of Education Degree from Teachers College at Columbia University in New York, NY.  

As part of the Child Study Team, my role is to administer the Cognitive Standardized testing, as well as assess social-emotional functioning to students who may be in need of special services.  In addition, I provide Individual Counseling services to students who may be in need of social and emotional support.  I work collaboratively with teachers, related service providers, and parents to create positive behavior support plans for individual students or for entire classrooms.  Finally, one of my main roles is to serve as a case manager to students who are receiving special services.  As a case manager, I conduct Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and collaborate with the Child Study Team members, teachers, related service providers, and parents to develop IEP's for classified students. 

My office is located in the Special Services Department at Millington Elementary School.

Phone: (908) 647-1202 x5

Email: jmerritt(@)longhill.org

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NEWS:

This year we are happy to welcome Mrs. Rosa Gomez.  Mrs. Gomez is currently enrolled in a bilingual school psychology program at Fordham University and will be completing her Practicum within the Long Hill Schools.  We feel she will be a great asset to our team.  She will be working closely with myself and Child Study Team.

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Helpful Resources 

The "Kids Guide:" New Jersey's Guide to Places and Events for Children, Teens, and Families

Available in your local supermarket or online http://www.kidsguide.com/

A helpful website to visit is www.psychologytoday.com Click on the "Find the Therapist" tab and a list of therapists in your area will be generated with detailed descriptions of themselves and their specializations.   

 Visiting your public library and becoming involved in the various programs offered can be a valuable experience efor your child. 

 (website: http://longhill.mainlib.org/). 

Long Hill Ledger

A Publication by the School Psychologist, School Social Worker, and District Counselor

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