Social Emotional Learning Resources

We hope that you take advantage of all the resources available through our Social Emotional Learning Page. It is important that we all take a little time to breath, connect with others, and find ways to relax and destress!

What is SEL?

SEL stands for Social Emotional Learning, and the NJDOE defines it as the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Research has found that sustained and comprehensive SEL programming has been found to positively impact academic achievement, social and emotional well-being, and classroom behavior.

Wellness and Self-Care Tips

Take a break from all the COVID-19 coverage! It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed trying to balancing this temporary way of life. The challenges of hybrid learning, self scheduling, and losing your daily norms can take a toll. We hear you! Here you will find a variety of social emotional resources, meditation clips, activities, and much more to help you feel like yourself again.

Hawthorne Guidance Department

High School Counselors

Allison Banca-Ross, Michael Galluccio & Jessica Tomarchio

Middle School Counselors

Erin Harney and Natasha Saavedra

Elementary Counselors

Olivia Wagner (Thomas Jefferson & Washington)

Tamara Kipkeeva (Roosevelt)

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Dr. Debora Pfeifer, Ed.D.
Director of School Counseling Services