School Counseling Department

Amy Giarnella

School Counseling Secretary 

agiarnella@rsd17.org

Phone: (860) 554-5750 Fax: (860) 345-4741

Philosophy 

The Haddam Killingworth High School Counselors believe that all students have dignity and worth and should be able to learn in a safe, inviting, and mutually respectful environment. We believe that each student has unique strengths and qualities that should be nurtured throughout their high school experience. We respect individual differences and advocate for each student’s specific needs within the overall educational process. It is our mission to assist each student to plan for life after high school. We collaborate with other stakeholders to support students’ growth toward being lifelong learners and college, career, and community ready. We seek to cultivate an atmosphere of trust and confidence between the counselor and the student. 

 Meet Our Team

Emily Baerlein 

School Counseling Department Head

ebaerlein@rsd17.org

(860) 554-5750 x3504

Rachel Epps

School Counselor

repps@rsd17.org

(860) 554-5750 x3503

Darren Myers

School Counselor

dmyers@rsd17.org

(860) 554-5750 x3505

Alexandria Stone

School Counselor

astone@rsd17.org

(860) 554-5750 x3506

Catherine DeLuca

School Psychologist

cdeluca@rsd17.org

(860) 345-8252

Andrea Beltran

School Counselor - Mental Health 

abeltran@rsd17.org

(860) 345-8252

Scope & Sequence Updated.pdf

Scope and Sequence

Our school counseling staff follow students through all four years of high school to ensure continuity for both families and students. Take a look at our comprehensive school counseling program details so that you might anticipate some of these lessons and check-ins throughout your student's four years at HKHS.