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I have been in education for over 20 years. Previously I was a School Counselor in a small all boys Catholic School working with K-8 students. Prior to that I was a math teacher in both Middle and High School.
I earned a bachelors degree in Psychology at Binghamton University: A State School of New York where I also earned my MA in Teaching. After 17 years of teaching, I went back to school to get an MA in Counselor Education from CUNY Lehman. I have had my NYS School Counselor Certification since 2019. I am a member of both the New York State School Counselors Association as well as the American School Counselors Association.
I am so excited to be part of the Dobbs Ferry Middle School.
Contact Info: jarosm@dfsd.org
Over my 30-year career as a school counselor—which began in the Bronx before finding my long-term "home" in Dobbs Ferry in 2003—the educational landscape has evolved, but my core mission remains steadfast: empowering students to reach their fullest potential socially, emotionally, and academically. I hold a Master’s degree in School Counseling along with an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling, and I align my practice with the highest professional standards set by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA), and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
I truly love working with middle school students—their unique blend of childlike curiosity and burgeoning adult reasoning makes every day both deeply rewarding and delightfully dynamic. It is a privilege to guide them through these foundational years, and I remain grateful to serve the vibrant Dobbs Ferry school community.
Contact Info: hackers@dfsd.org
School Counselors help all students:
School Counselors help all students:
Apply academic achievement strategies
Manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
Plan for post-secondary options (higher education, military, work force)
What we do:
What we do:
Individual student academic planning & goal setting
School counseling classroom lessons based on student success standards
Short-term counseling for students
Referrals for long-term support
Collaboration with families / teachers / administrators / community for student success
Advocacy for students at individualized education plan meetings and other student focused meetings
Data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges
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