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School Counselors are an integral part of the school program and they aim to coordinate the efforts of students, parents, administrators, and faculty.
The School Counseling Department at Sparta Middle School is a support system to help your child negotiate the middle school years, a time of great physical, mental, and emotional change.
Meet your counselors!
Welcome back for an exciting and fun-filled 2026-2027 school year! We look forward to assisting you and your child during their middle school career!
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Ms. Jenna Mathesius is on her twelfth year here at SMS. Ms. Mathesius completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Centenary University; she has her Bachelors in Psychology and her Masters in School Counseling. She is currently taking classes at Centenary to obtain her LPC as a Licensed Professional Counselor. In her free time she loves to play tennis, run, hike, and spend time with her two dogs Stitch and Minnie!
Mrs. Blair Scrudato has had the pleasure of serving the Sparta Middle School community for the past ten years. She earned her undergraduate degree from Ramapo College and went on to receive her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Centenary University. Outside of school, Mrs. Scrudato loves spending quality time with her husband, son, and daughter.
Mrs. Kelly recently completed her first year as a school counselor after earning her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Capella University. She also graduated from Montclair State University and has dedicated the past 24 years to working in education. Mrs. Kelly is passionate about supporting students both academically and socially-emotionally and enjoys building positive relationships with students and families. Outside of school, Mrs. Kelly enjoys running, swimming, reading, and spending time with her husband and three children.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns. It is our goal to assist you and your child!
Ms. Jenna Mathesius
Grade 6
973.729.1491
Mrs. Blair Scrudato
Grade 8
973.729.1491
Mrs Kyla Kelly
Grade 7
973.729.1491
Our goal as your child’s school counselor is to see that your child receives the necessary assistance to make his or her middle school years a time of academic achievement, social growth and personal discovery. We are always available for all students for individual counseling and group guidance activities. We believe that all students should be able to learn in an environment that meets their needs in order to achieve success. Working together, we can provide a respectful and encouraging environment that helps our students meet present and future challenges in an ever changing society.
Our goal as your child’s school counselor is to see that your child receives the necessary assistance to make his or her middle school years a time of academic achievement, social growth and personal discovery. We are always available for all students for individual counseling and group guidance activities. We believe that all students should be able to learn in an environment that meets their needs in order to achieve success. Working together, we can provide a respectful and encouraging environment that helps our students meet present and future challenges in an ever changing society.
To see your counselor, please fill out a slip in the Main Office or follow the link below:
To see your counselor, please fill out a slip in the Main Office or follow the link below:
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