Meet Our Staff

Olivia Beutel is a physical therapist at the Campus School at Boston College, where she started in September 2022. Olivia graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies and continued at BU to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2022. Olivia gained experience previously at Franciscan Children’s Hospital, the Kennedy Day School, and while spending a semester abroad in New Zealand at Oaklynn Special School. She also works part-time as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist at BU’s Fitness and Recreation Center. In her free time, Olivia loves to read, bake, and run. 

Matthew Contaldi is a physical therapist at the Campus School at Boston College, where he started in August 2022. Matt graduated from Northeastern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Before that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Psychology and Human Development at Boston College. Matt has experience working with pediatric populations at the Cambridge Public School district and the Kennedy Day School within the Franciscan Children’s Hospital. He is fully committed to helping his students reach their peak physical potentials. Outside of work, Matt enjoys all things basketball, running, and indoor planting.

Jessica van Hoff has worked as an Occupational Therapist at the Campus School since August 2013. She received her MS in occupational therapy from Boston University in 2012, and earned her BS from Penn State University in 2007. After  completing one of her full-time fieldwork experiences at the Campus School in 2011 and briefly working in outpatient neurorehab, Jess eagerly returned to the Campus School. She also works part-time with Deaf-Blind adults and is proficient in ASL. In her free time, Jess enjoys hiking, crafting, and spending time with her family and dog.  

Megan Macdonald is an Occupational Therapist at the Campus School at Boston College where she started in August 2023. Megan graduated with her MSOT from Salem State University in May 2018 and has since worked in Early Intervention, sensory outpatient, and most recently in intensive outpatient therapy. Prior to becoming an OT, Megan worked at Boston Children's Hospital for several years. She is passionate about play, relationship building, child-led learning and all things OT. When she's not at work, Megan loves spending time reading and enjoying her family, including her two dogs.

Tamar (Tammy) Jernigan is one of three Registered Nurses at the Campus School at Boston College. She is responsible for managing the medical needs of the students while they are at school. With almost 30 years of nursing experience, some of her prior positions include 10+ years of pediatric home healthcare, seven years of early intervention, and several years in community health. Tammy has a BSN from Endicott College, is bilingual/bicultural, and fluent in Spanish.

Sarah Murphy is one of three registered nurses at the Campus School at Boston College. She is responsible for providing nursing care to students throughout the school day. Prior to working at the Campus School, Sarah was a registered nurse on a bone marrow transplant unit at Tufts Medical Center. She graduated with a BSN from Boston College's Connell School of Nursing in 2020 and is very happy to be back at the Campus School, where she volunteered as an undergrad. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys hiking and crocheting.

Abby Litos is one of three Registered Nurses at the Campus School at Boston College. Prior to working at the Campus School, Abby was a registered nurse at Beth Israel on a transplant unit and also has experience as an outpatient OBGYN nurse at a local community health center. She graduated from Boston College's Connell School of Nursing in 2021. As an undergraduate, Abby volunteered at the Campus School and participated in the Creative Kids group. She is grateful to be back at the Campus School where it feels like home. Outside of work, Abby enjoy reading, traveling, and going to the movies. 

Shannon Connelly is the Life Skills Coordinator at Campus School at Boston College, teaching high school and transition age students about the skills necessary in adulthood. Shannon earned a Special Education degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in 2021, and will be completing a Masters of Education in Extensive Support Needs with concentrations in Autism Spectrum Disorder and Deafblindness in 2024. Shannon works with the high school and transition classrooms, both in whole group and one to one settings. 

Meghan McGowan joined Campus School at Boston College as an Assistive Technology Professional in the fall of 2023. She is a certified ATP and a member of RESNA. Meghan enjoys working with students to incorporate their interests into their education and finding creative solutions for areas of growth. She received a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Rhode Island and is also a licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant in the state of Massachusetts. Meghan previously worked at Cardinal Cushing Centers and most recently at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Geoff Barnes is a music therapist (MT-BC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who has been working with, and learning from, children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, Alzheimer’s disease, and visual impairments for twenty years.  He currently offers music therapy at the Campus School at Boston College and is also an Assistant Professor at Lesley University in the Division of Psychology and Applied Therapies.

Paula Honzik joined the Campus School in 2017 as the teacher of students with visual impairments and certified instructor of orientation and mobility.  She previously worked in the same position with the Boston Public Schools for 35 years.  Paula holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master degree in education from Boston College. She holds an additional Master Degree in educational administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Paula is excited to be back at her alma mater and working with the Boston College community. 

Debra Moffitt is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (part time) at the Campus School at Boston College. Debra received her Masters in Education and Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from UMass Boston, and has additional graduate certificates in Assistive Technology (California State University-Northridge) and Gerontology (Concordia Chicago). When not with her two young daughters, Debra can be found at the ice rink, either coaching or figure skating.