COUNSELING
COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling services are intended to help students as they navigate high school and prepare to transition to their postsecondary plans. Students are encouraged to consult with a counselor to discuss concerns about academic coursework, future career and/or college planning, or social/emotional issues that may arise. School psychologists are available to meet with students for brief psychological services and for instances of personal crisis during school hours. Students can make an appointment to meet with a school psychologist in the school counseling office.
More specifically, the role of the school counselor is to:
● Guide students in finding solutions to individual problems
● Help students transition and adjust to surroundings
● Aid students in identifying building and community supports
● Provide resources for exploring post-high school plans and career options
● Raise awareness of career and technical opportunities
● Assist with academic course planning to meet graduation requirements
● Support students through the admissions process for colleges, nursing schools, junior colleges, technical schools, and military enlistment
Through a comprehensive school counseling program, counselors support student success by aiming to help them achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills, set informed career goals, and realize their full academic potential so that they may become productive, contributing members of the global community.
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT FACULTY AND STAFF
Mrs. Kristen Grim, Department Chair
Mrs. Laura Baranek Mrs. Sara Burk
Mrs. Colleen Demchak Mrs. Heather Greene
Mrs. Jessica LaBar Mr. Paul Wood
Mr. Michael McInerney Mrs. Heather Spotts
SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
Mrs. Stephanie Cignarella, School Psychologist
Mrs. Rachel Richwine, School Psychologist
Mrs. Amy Williams, Communities in Schools Site Coordinator
COUNSELING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
Mrs. Jill Killo Mrs. Courtney Bennicoff
COUNSELING STAFF ASSISTANTS
Mrs. Andrea Bray Mrs. Juliane Haussman