Meet the Counseling Staff!

At North Branford Intermediate School we have two school counselors, a school social worker, a school psychologist, and a guidance secretary. We wanted to provide you with an opportunity to learn more about our guidance staff!

Brittany Salvati, School Counselor

My name is Brittany Salvati and I am one of two School Counselors at NBIS.

I received both my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and my Master of Science in School Counseling Degrees from Southern Connecticut State University.

As a student advocate, I work with students on enhancing their academic, social, and emotional needs as they work through their three years in middle school. My belief is that all students should have a safe and supportive environment that allows for optimal growth academically and personally.

Throughout the year I will meet with students for individual advisement, individual counseling, group counseling, and by teaching Developmental Guidance lessons in the classroom, which focuses on student's academic, social, and emotional needs. I will also be collaborating with academic teams and support staff in order to further support the students and school community.

Please contact me at any time and I will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding your child.

Carrie Esposito, School Counselor

My name is Carrie Esposito and I am one of two School Counselors at NBIS.

I received my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and my Master of Science in School Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University.

I am dedicated to assisting and advocating for the well-being of students by promoting a supportive, safe, and healthy learning atmosphere. I also believe in providing an encouraging environment which promotes independence, self-awareness and most importantly, self-confidence. These are all attributes that will benefit students greatly as they transition throughout middle school and beyond.

As a counselor at NBIS, I look forward to meeting with students individually, in groups, and presenting Developmental Guidance lessons in the classroom. In addition, I will be frequently meeting with the academic teams in order to further monitor student progress. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should have any questions or concerns regarding your child.

Danielle Johnson, School Social Worker

My name is Danielle Johnson, MA, LCSW and I work with students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th.

I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree from Albertus Magnus College. I received my masters degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and my masters degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Prior to working in the North Branford Intermediate School my work experience included providing counseling services to the following populations and their families: preschoolers, who were at-risk for abuse and neglect, children ages 8 - 17 who were placed in a residential treatment and incarcerated teenagers. I also worked in a clinic providing individual and family counseling services as well.

My goal is provide children at NBIS with social, behavioral and emotional support to assist them in being successful within the school environment in regards to the social and the academic aspects of school. This includes meeting with students individually, in groups, working with families, working with the teaching staff, and collaborating with community providers to ensure children receive the support they need. I also chair the School Climate Committee, which implements programs and supports to students and staff, to promote a positive school atmosphere for everyone. I am a member of the Response to Intervention (RtI) committee. The school psychologist and I developed and oversee a program called the "Check-In/Check-Out" program that provides at-risk students with a school staff mentor. We also developed and oversee the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Mentor program where students are trained and support the positive school climate initiative by going into classrooms and teaching younger students about the PRIDE (Productivity, Respect, Integrity, Dependability and Empathy) concepts.

Alison Makepeace, School Psychologist

My name is Alison Makepeace, PhD, and I am the school psychologist. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Roanoke College, my Masters in School Counseling from Harvard University and my Doctorate in School Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

My goal is to help every student thrive through their middle school years. I work closely with students through providing individual and small group counseling, assessments as part of evaluations for special education, and providing consultation services to teachers and families to implement research based interventions for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.

Please feel free to contact me at any time regarding your child and how they can best be supported here at North Branford Intermediate School. Go Hawks!