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Special Education

The Nahant Public School district provides free and appropriate education for all students with disabilities ages 3 years to 22 years (or upon receipt of a high school diploma) in the least restrictive environment. The district provides a variety of related services and specialized instruction on an individual basis. Identified students starting from age three through the sixth grade primarily receive special education services at the Johnson School. Identified students grades seven through twelve are primarily educated by the Swampscott Public Schools.



Staff:

Director of Special Education Laurie Casna lcasna@johnsonschool.org 



Special Education Administrative Assistant csperidakos@johnsonschool.org 


School Adjustment Counselor Rylie Edmonds redmonds@johnsonschool.org 

Occupational Therapist Ashley McCue amccue@johnsonschool.org 
Occupational Therapist Keren Guptill kguptill@johnsonschool.org 



Language/Speech Therapist Elizabeth Schundler eschundler@johnsonschool.org  


Special Educator 



Annual Special Education Parents Rights Meeting 26 SY

Parents Rights Presentation Slides 2/2/2026

Parent Rights Meeting Recording 2/2/2026