Guidance, School Counseling & Wellness

Matthew Spatz (District Director) Ext 24150

Northern Valley Demarest

Michael O'Malley (Lead Counselor) Ext 13100

Deborah Bajakian (Student Assistance Coordinator) Ext

Jennifer Ferraro Ext

Rebecca Glennon Ext

Tracey Salerno Ext

Kristen Delventhal (Wellness Coordinator) Ext

Colleen Spafford Ext

Howie Tiell Ext

Northern Valley Old Tappan

Ms. Kerri Hubbard ( Lead Counselor) Ext 24100

Mrs. Laura Cavanaugh. Ext 24120

Mr. Matthew Corso Ext 24160

Mrs. Amanda Fitzpatrick Ext 24360

Ms. Lydia Greco (Student Assistance Coordinator) Ext 24430

Mrs. Heather MacRae Ext 24380

Dr. Gina Restivo (Wellness Coordinator) Ext 23134

Mrs. Laura Rupp Ext 24170

Mrs. Melissa Vion Ext 24110

School Counseling Program and the Role of the Guidance Counselor

Framed by the American School Counseling Association’s National Model, we are a comprehensive, data-driven, school counseling program focusing on three domains: academic, career (including college) and social-emotional development of every child.  

The counselor’s role is to facilitate the process of student growth and development in the educational program while planning for future success. Students can expect professional advice and assistance from the Guidance Department.  The counselor serves as an important connection among the student, teacher, school and home.

Student contacts with a guidance counselor are both voluntary and scheduled. Counselors meet with students individually, in small group and larger group settings.