Special Education

Dr. Cynthia Groman, School Psychologist
Ext. 14010, Email: groman_c@nrschools.org

Dr. Groman starts her 20^th year in the district this year and 27^th year as a school psychologist. Dr. Groman enjoys reading and horses. Her favorite saying is “It is easier to build a child than to repair an adult.”

Ms. Megan Allen, Special Education Teacher
Ext. 14183, Email: allen_m@nrschools.org

Ms. Allen joined the Monroe Staff in January of 2008. She is very proud to be part of the Monroe family and looks forward to working with all the students. She graduated from Mount St. Joseph with a B.S. in Moderate and Intense Special Education. She enjoys being active and is always on the go! Her hobbies include; hiking, camping, and cooking.

Mrs. Sherry Berger, Special Education Teacher
Ext. 14161, Email: berger_s@nrschools.org

Mrs. Berger has been an intervention specialis for 27 years, with 22 of those at Monroe Elementary. She is a graduate of Wittenburg University (B.S.) and Northern Kentucky University (M. Ed.). In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading, snow skiing, and scuba diving. In the classroom, Mrs. Berger's motto is, "Different strokes for different folks," as she truly believes all students can learn with the right teaching.

Ms. Elaine Ellis, Special Education Teacher
Ext. 14201, Email: ellis_e@nrschools.org

Mrs. Ellis is an intervention specialist for first and second. This is her fifth year at Monroe Elementary. Mrs. Ellis received her B.A. from Asbury College, her M.A. from Ohio State University, and her intervention specialist training from The University of Dayton. Mrs. Ellis enjoys playing the piano, singing, and gardening during her free time.

Ms. Julie Croxton, Speech and Language Pathologist
Ext. 14151, Email: croxton_j@nrschools.org

Mrs. Croxton is starting her 20^th year in the New Richmond School District and has over 22 years of experience working with speech students. She feels privileged to work with your children.

Gifted

This is Ms. McCann's fifth year at New Richmond Schools. She has her bachelor's degree in Middle School Education from Northern Kentucky University and has received her Master's Degree in Gifted and Talented Education. She is a huge college football fan and actually has season tickets for University of Cincinnati. She is also a big fan of the University of Michigan, GO BLUE! Her favorite artist is Jack Johnson.

County Employees

Ms. Beverly Lawwill, MD Teacher
Ext. 14174 , Email: lawwill_b@nrschools.org

Mrs. Lawwill is beginning her sixth year of teaching for the Clermont County Educational Service Center at Monroe Elementary. She received her Bachelor of Science degree as an intervention specialist from Xavier University. Her goal is to provide a learning environment that encourages each student to reach his or her greatest potential in the school community for success at home and in the community.

Mrs. Carole Grundy, Assistant
Ext. 14174, Email: grundy_c@nrschools.org

Mrs. Grundy has worked with MD students for 23 years. This is her second school in the New Richmond District. The last ten years she has been in the West Clermont District. She is married, has three children, and is expecting her fourth grandchild in September. She loves antiques, gardening, reading, collecting "stuff", and exploring mining and train (esp. steam) towns in the US with her husband.