Pupil Personnel Services

General Information

Welcome to The Department of Pupil Personnel Services:
Special Education, Child Study Teams, Preschool, Transition, SEPAC and Unified Sports Programs

Franklin Township Public Schools provides a continuum of programs and services designed to provide unique educational opportunities for all students Preschool through Grade 12.  The District Offices are located at 2301 Route 27, Somerset, NJ 08873

The Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Dr. Brenda Sofield 732-873-2400 Ext. 216

bsofield@franklinboe.org

The Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services (grades PreK-12) 

Ms. Kimberly Bunch 732-873-2400 Ext. 410   

kbunch@franklinboe.org

The Supervisor of Special Education (Grades 6-12) 

Ms. Holly Gamble 732-302-4200 Ext. 6108

hollygamble@franklinboe.org

The Supervisor of Special Education (Grades PK-5)

Ms. Jessica Horner 732-873-2400

jhorner@franklinboe.org

The Supervisor of Child Study Teams 

Mr. Ryan Green 732-873-2400 Ext. 499  

rgreen@franklinboe.org

The Early Childhood Supervisor

Ms. Dena Ann Febus 732-297-3427 Ext. 243

dfebus@franklinboe.org

The Coordinator of Paraprofessionals

Ms. Anna Boardman 732-302-4200 Ext. 4452

aboardman@franklinboe.org

Pupil Personnel Services Office Staff

Ms. Cathy Berger - Ext. 203

Ms. Beth Vroman - Ext. 204

Ms. Susan DePaola - Ext. 201

If you are a resident of Franklin Township and suspect that your child is having learning difficulties or if a health care provider has indicated that your child should be evaluated, please contact the Department of Pupil Personnel Services, 2301 Route 27, Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, phone:  732-873-2400 Ext. 203.

For a copy of the Parental Rights in Special Education (PRISE)
PRISE English
PRISE Spanish


Franklin Township Public Schools has established a parent advisory group, the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee [SEPAC].  The purpose of this committee is to strengthen and enhance partnerships between students, parents, and education professionals.  Please find a letter with more information about this Committee. 

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Si usted es un residente del municipio de Franklin y sospecha que su hijo tiene problemas de aprendizaje o si un médico ha indicado que su hijo debe ser evaluado, por favor póngase en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles de Personal 2301 Route 27, Somerset, New Jersey, 08873, 732-873-2400 Ext. 203.

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Preschool Disabilities Program

The Franklin Township Public School System operates programs that service resident children from three to five years of age who may be experiencing a delay or disorder that puts them at risk educationally.  These delays may be in the area of language, cognition, motor development, or social skills. 

Resident children who demonstrate any of the above noted delays should be referred to Dr. Brenda Sofield in the Department of Special Services in Franklin Township schools at 732-873-2400 Ext 203.

Parents who suspect that their child is experiencing delays are entitled to free help from their school district Child Study Team. 

For more information, please call 732-873-2400, or write to the offices of Special Services at 2301 Route 27, Somerset, NJ, 08873.

Further information on children ages birth through two years who are experiencing delays can be accessed here through Project Child Find.