
Student Support Services
Marin Horizon strongly values the development of the whole child. Children who struggle with any aspect of their learning, due to learning differences and/or social-emotional challenges, are supported at Marin Horizon through our Student Support Services. Our learning specialists and school counselor work alongside teachers and parents to develop student support plans.
Student Support Services Program
Marin Horizon offers a child-centered, developmentally based academic program. The majority of our students enter the school at the pre-school level before any learning differences or issues become apparent to teachers and parents.
When learning issues are identified, the school makes every effort to work with parents and outside specialists to determine strategies and accommodations that help children find success in our program. Agreements and timelines that result from conferences will be formally documented with copies for the school and parents.
Learning issues can be complex, and every child presents a unique learning profile. As children grow older some issues may resolve themselves, while others may persist and interfere more seriously in a child’s success as academic expectations increase. New issues may also present themselves at later stages of development. In some cases, periodic review may be needed to evaluate how Marin Horizon can best serve an individual child’s needs.

Anna Varnay-Truong
Director, Student Support Services
Team
At Marin Horizon, the Student Support Services Team plays an integral role in fostering a child-centered and developmentally based academic journey. Recognizing that every child possesses a unique learning profile, they are committed to identifying and addressing individual learning differences and needs. Collaborating closely with parents and outside specialists, the team devises personalized strategies and accommodations to ensure success within the program. With an understanding of the evolving nature of learning issues, they remain vigilant and responsive, constantly evaluating and adjusting support to best serve each child's educational growth and well-being.

Annie Gordon
Upper School Learning Support

Anna Varnay-Truong
Director, Student Support Services

Hilary Levey
Upper School Learning Specialist

Sue Lilledahl
School Counselor

Nicole Schoentag
Lower School Learning Specialist