Mary Thompson, Director of Student Services
     419-877-5377 - sservices@anthonywayneschools.org

Mary Thompson, Director of Student Services. I work with parents, administrators, teachers, and service providers to coordinate the implementation of a variety of student services designed to enhance educational opportunities for our community’s exceptional children ages three through twenty-two. The Student Services Department oversees services for students receiving homebound instruction, Section 504 services, preschool special education, special education for school-age students, and children with limited English proficiency.  Over 70 full time and part time employees are dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of these students residing in our district.  Our department goal is to ensure that all students in Anthony Wayne Local Schools are taught the skills necessary to be healthy, happy, and productive citizens in our great community.

Janelle Patek, Intervention Supervisor
     419-877-5377 - sservices@anthonywayneschools.org

Janelle Patek, Intervention Supervisor. Along with Mary Thompson, I assist building principals and teachers to ensure all special education students receive the supports and services required by law and ensure compliance with federal and state mandates. I serve as a resource to administrators, teachers, aides, related services providers and other specialists who work in the district.  I also coordinate and supervise the implementation of specialized services being provided to Anthony Wayne students with disabilities who are not placed within the district. Some students attend Penta County JVS, receive their education outside of Anthony Wayne Local Schools or receive their education through a cooperative agreement with another entity.

Crystal Bucher, Secretary
    419-877-5377 - cbucher@anthonywayneschools.org

Crystal Bucher, Student Services Department Secretary.  I process and maintain confidential records of exceptional students; maintain a district inventory of specialized equipment; process department purchases from federal grant monies; assist parents of preschool age children with disabilities begin the enrollment process; assist in the preparation of various federal and state reports and monitor compliance of various state guidelines.

Serena Troyan, Gifted Coordinator
Lucas County Educational Services Center
     419-877-5377  stroyan@anthonywayneschools.org

The coordinator is responsible for the identification and academic placement of the high ability gifted student. Additional responsibilities include the planning, development and evaluation of the district curriculum for these students, and monitoring district compliance to all state laws and mandates,

Consulting with school personal about methods to adapt policy, curriculum and teaching strategies to ensure the academic growth of these students is  a priority. The coordinator is a liason to communicate with parents and others about the characteristics and educational needs of gifted students throughout the district.