Pupil Services Staff
Sarah Brooks
Student Assistance Specialist
(610) 269-8460 Ext# 11453
sbrooks@dasd.org
Sarah Brooks is Student Assistance Specialist for the Downingtown Area School District and over sees the Prevention Specialists. She has been with the District and providing services to at-risk youth since 2007. Sarah has professional experience working with adolescents experiencing significant mental health and/ or substance abuse issues. She obtained her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from West Chester University and has been licensed as an LPC or Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007. Additionally, Sarah has her Home and School Visitor Certificate through Bryn Mawr College.
Prior to joining the Student Assistance Team at Downingtown Area School District, she worked as an SAP Liaison for the Coad Group based in Chester County. In addition to her SAP experience, she provided direct mental health and drug and alcohol treatment through Life Counseling Services and Rehab After School.
In addition to her responsibilities with other district Prevention Specialists, Sarah coordinates District-wide programming such as QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), PBIS, and the District Wellness Committee. She is both a Signs of Suicide (SOS) trainer and a Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) trainer. She also works closely with the Downingtown Area Communities That Care (CTC).
Degrees and Certifications:
- Master’s in Clinical Psychology - West Chester University
- Licensed as an LPC or Licensed Professional Counselor since 2007.
Jamie Nunery, DSW, LSW
Student Services Supervisor
(610) 269-8460 Ext# 11413
jnunery@dasd.org
Dr. Jamie Nunery is the Student Services Supervisor, working with students in grades 7-12 and their families. She has been with DASD since September 2013, providing services to students and their families relating to truancy prevention and proceedings, homelessness, foster care, residency concerns, and exchange students. Jamie has a professional history of working with children and adolescents with mental health concerns in educational and judicial settings. She completed her Master in Social Work and Doctorate of Clinical Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania and has obtained her license as a Licensed Social Worker and certificates as a Home and School Visitor, School Social Worker, and Pupil Personnel Supervisor.
Prior to joining the Pupil Services Department at DASD, Jamie worked as a Child Advocate Social Worker at the Defender Association of Philadelphia. In addition, Jamie has provided direct community-based mental health services to kids and their families through The Center for Autism, Resources for Human Development Inc., and Child Guidance Resource Centers.
Degrees and Certification:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice (Drexel University)
- Master of Social Work (University of Pennsylvania)
- Doctorate of Clinical Social Work (University of Pennsylvania)
- Licensed Social Worker (PA Department of State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors)
- Home & School Visitor Certification - PK-12 (PA Department of Education)
- School Social Work Certification - PK-12 (PA Department of Education)
- Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Certification (PA Department of Education)
Kristin Welk is the Supervisor of Pupil Services for the Downingtown Area School District, overseeing Gifted Education, 504 Service Agreements, Counseling, and Nursing for the district. Kristin worked as a School Psychologist for twelve years, serving grades K-12 in low-income, high-income, urban, and suburban school districts within Chester and Delaware Counties, before transitioning into a Supervisor role. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University, majoring in Psychology with minors in Family Studies and Substance Abuse Intervention. After working for several years in the Medical and Mental Health field with adults and children, she earned her Master's Degree in School Psychology from Millersville University. She is currently pursuing her Doctoral Degree from Immaculata University in Educational Leadership.
Degrees and Certifications:
- Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from James Madison University
- Master of Science in School Psychology from Millersville University
- School Psychologist Certification (PDE PK-12)
- Administrative Certification (PDE PK-12)
Anahita Merritt
Program Assistant, Pupil Services/Special Education
(610) 269-8460 Ext# 11407
amerritt@dasd.org
- Special Education Support- Secondary
- Districtwide: Low Incidence
Carol Polito
Program Assistant, Pupil Services/Special Education
(610) 269-8460 Ext# 11406
cpolito@dasd.org
- Special Education Support- Elementary
- Districtwide: Gifted, 504 Support
Ann Berrios, Ed. D.
Director of Pupil Services
aberrios@dasd.org
Ext. 11401
Biography
Susan Schemering
Administrative Assistant to the Director of Pupil Services
sschemering@dasd.org
Ext. 11405