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During the extended school closure, our School Counselors and Student Assistance Counselors (SACs) will continue to provide support and services to students and families. See the outline below for additional information.
Due to the very nature of an online learning environment, the provision of online counseling for significant emotional/mental health concerns presents logistical and ethical challenges. Many of our school counselors are currently in accommodations where they may not be able to privately and confidentially conference with students or quickly access mental health services.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to explore the Parent Resources tab for helpful information. If your child is experiencing significant mental health symptoms or in the event of a serious concern about a student (i.e. self-harm, suicidal thoughts/threats, severe anxiety, Child Protection situation, etc.), please call local emergency personnel.
Support at All Levels
Support at All Levels
School Counselors will:
Monitor and respond to student and parent email communication
Check in on students who may need additional support during this time
Check in on students with Section 504 and I&RS Action Plans, as necessary
Coordinate with staff to identify and support students who may be experiencing challenges with the home learning environment
Elementary School
Elementary School
Additional Support:
Counselors will provide activities around problem solving and coping strategies for all families via the elementary counselor's website (see link above) under "Distance Learning Counseling Activities.
I&RS/504 Meetings:
Parents will receive further instructions from the school-based team on how to join meetings.
School Counselors:
Laurie Corizzo (Ridge Ranch) - lcorizzo@paramusschools.org
Andrea Stone (Parkway/Midland) - astone@paramusschools.org
Jessica Harris (Memorial/Stony Lane) - jharris@paramusschools.org
Middle School
Middle School
Additional Support:
Counselors will provide activities around problem solving and coping strategies for all families via the Family Resources Google Site (see link above).
I&RS/504 Meetings:
Parents will receive further instructions from the school-based team on how to join meetings.
School Counselors (EBMS):
Dana Folcarelli (Grades 5 & 7) dfolcarelli@paramusschools.org
Chris Nutland (Grades 6 & 8) - cnutland@paramusschools.org
School Counselors (WBMS):
Vanessa De Jesus (Grades 5 & 7) - vdejesus@paramusschools.org
Michael Engber (Grades 6 & 8) - mengber@paramusschools.org
Student Assistance Counselor (Shared SAC):
Amanda Alicastro - alicastro@paramusschools.org
High School
High School
Junior Conferences (Parent/Student):
Counselors will conduct all scheduled conferences via phone and/or online conferencing module (TBD).
Freshmen Groups (Students Only):
Counselors will conduct virtual groups.
Additional information and instructions will be sent to these students and families.
I&RS/504 Meetings
Parents will receive further instructions from the school-based team on how to join meetings.
School Counselors:
Shannon Moran (Lead Counselor) - smoran@paramusschools.org
Joseph Gencarelli - jgencarelli@paramusschools.org
Nicole Ives - nives@paramusschools.org
Ashwini Reddy - areddy@paramusschools.org
Daura Schucker - dschucker@paramusschools.org
Sandra Vanderzee - svanderzee@paramusschools.org
Student Assistance Counselor (SAC):
Joseph Traina - jtraina@paramusschools.org
Tiffany M. Goodson, Supervisor of School Counseling, K-12 - tgoodson@paramusschools.org
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