Sara Hiatt
Eds, ncsp

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School Psychologist

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As the school psychologist, it is my job to identify and evaluate students with special needs, and lead preventative efforts to provide academic support for students who are struggling within the general education setting. I collaborate with the school counselor to screen our building population for behavioral concerns and select students for appropriate interventions.  I also participate in ongoing team meetings to review the progress of these interventions and serve as a liaison between the building-based team and the district leadership team that is working to develop expectations associated with the CW Portrait of a Graduate.  Together with Mrs. Hinshaw, I provide social-emotional support for students, such as development, facilitation and monitoring of individualized behavior plans, and analysis of behavioral patterns.  Key stakeholders, including NCH therapists, building administration, intervention specialists, and behavior specialists work with us to refine and track plans for students, provide insight into a child's life and development, and link academic and behavioral interventions.  I also lead the district's crisis prevention and intervention training series, which provides specific skills for de-escalating crisis situations in a safe manner.

Amanda Caporale
M.A., LPCC-s

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 Mental Health Specialist 
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I provide individual counseling services for students who have an individualized education plan (IEP). I also provide group counseling services, consultation, and collaboration and support for teachers and school staff. I am able to work with staff members to assist with the development of interventions to improve student's success in the classroom. When needed, I can help intervene in a crisis situation to help assess and regulate a student in the learning environment. I collaborate with the mental health team in the district as well as other stakeholders to best set students up for success as well as ways to help build student skills. 
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Autumn Makridis
M.S., BCBA, COBA

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 Behavior Analyst
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As a Behavior Analyst, I work as part of the school team to identify and target students' maladaptive behaviors. Once those behaviors are identified, I work with the team to develop strategies and interventions to decrease the behaviors of concern to improve socially significant behaviors. Teaching strategies and interventions are evidence based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. 

Additionally, I help aid teachers in data collection methods to monitor ongoing intervention effectiveness, provide coaching and support for behavior intervention plan implementation and general consultation on environmental and teaching strategies to help students overall educational success.

Susan kirkpatrick

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Social Skills Teacher

Hi!  Mrs. K. here, and I am the Social Skills teacher at ITES focusing on social-emotional learning.  Throughout the year, I have worked with other Mental Health Team members to help our students manage their emotions, understand growth mindset, be respectful and make responsible choices, and use kindness as a way to build relationships and show empathy for others.

Abigail Ruane
M.A., LPC

School Based Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Hi! My  name is Abigail Ruane. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am the Nationwide Children’s Hospital School-Based Counselor at ITES and WTES. I graduated from Ashland University with a M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and have experience working with children, adolescents, and families. My role is to provide intensive clinical mental health services to students at ITES who would benefit from this level of care. I offer both individual and group counseling and create individualized treatment plans to support students/families in achieving their counseling goals. I am excited to collaborate with with teachers, staff, and families to support children’s mental health in Canal Winchester.

Kim Vojacek
​M.A., LISW

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School Social Worker


I help families address barriers to their student's learning.  This includes making sure basic needs are met at home, helping families access community resources, providing parenting support, advocating for students and their families in the community, addressing barriers affecting school attendance, and encouraging strong school-parent relationships. ​