Ms. Hurteau is one of the school counselors in East House! This is her fifth year as a school counselor and her first at Concord High. She has a BS in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development and a MEd in School Counseling - both from Plymouth State University.  When she's not at school, she loves spending time with her dog, Tyson, and traveling around New England - especially the coast of Maine! 

Ms. Hurteau's favorite quote: "Never be so clever, you forget to be kind." - Taylor Swift

Contact Ms. Hurteau: thurteau@sau8.org or click here to schedule an appointment. (You must click "log in as GUEST to schedule")

Mr. Curtin is one of the school counselors in East House. A member of the CHS community for 23 years, Mr. Curtin loves working with a tireless faculty who are dedicated to the success of all students. He earned his BS from Appalachian State University and his Master's degree from Plymouth State University. When not at work, Mr. Curtin enjoys sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee, carpentry and woodworking. 

Mr. Curtin's favorite quote: "Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again" -Nelson Mandella

Contact Mr. Curtin: mcurtin@sau8.org or schedule an appointment (You must click "log in as GUEST to schedule")

Mrs. Weeks is a school counselor in East House.  She started in the Concord School District in 2006 and spent 18 years at Rundlett Middle School before coming to CHS.  She is thrilled to be a part of the Crimson Tide Staff and loves helping students find their strengths and voices to both celebrate successes and support them during challenges. One of her favorite things is running into former students and familes in the community to hear how they are doing!  Mrs. Weeks earned her BS in Communication Disorders as well as her MEd in counseling from the University of New Hampshire.   When she's not at CHS, Mrs. Weeks loves traveling with her family, shopping, and golfing. 

One of Mrs. Weeks' favorite quotes is: "What you do makes a difference. You have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." -Jane Goodall

Contact Mrs. Weeks: kweeks@sau8.org or schedule an appointment (You must click "log in as GUEST to schedule)

Mr. Flower is one of the school counselors in West House. He is entering his 26th year at Concord High School and loves being part of a community that is always looking for ways to improve and learn. Mr. Flower earned a BA from Fairleigh Dickinson University and MEd from Keene State College. When not working, Mr. Flower enjoys hiking, running, volleyball, bicycling, swimming, theater, gardening and relaxing. 

Mr. Flower's favorite quotes: "Not all who wander are lost" JRR Tolkien; "There is nothing to fear but fear itself" -Franklin D. Roosevelt

Contact Mr. Flower: jflower@sau8.org or schedule an appointment (You must click "log in as GUEST to schedule")

Mrs. McLaughlin is one of the school counselors in West House. She started at CHS in 2009 and feels incredibly lucky to work with the truly wonderful students and dedicated staff here.  Mrs. McLaughlin earned her BA in Communication and Psychology, as well as her MEd in counseling from the University of New Hampshire.  She came to CHS after working as an assistant director of admissions at UNH for several years. In her time outside of CHS, Mrs. McLaughlin enjoys being with her family and friends, hiking, camping, kayaking, swimming, and reading.

One of Ms. McLaughlin's favorite quotes: "It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities" -Dumbledore

Contact Mrs. McLaughlin: jmclaughlin@sau8.org or schedule an appointment (You must click "log in as GUEST to schedule")

Mrs. Ratacik is one of the school counselors in West House. This is her 9th year as a high school counselor and her first at Concord High School. She is thrilled to join the CHS community and work with the wonderful students, families, and staff within Concord. Mrs. Ratacik earned her B.A. in Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology from Assumption University and her M.Ed. in School Counseling from Rivier University. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children. In the fall she loves to be outside or watch a good football game, skiing in the winter, and swimming in the summer. 

Mrs. Ratacik’s favorite quote: “ The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” The Emperor Mulan  

Contact Ms. Ratacik: sratacik@sau8.org or schedule an appointment (You must click "log in as GUEST to schedule")

Ms. Orlen has been at Concord High School for the last 18 years, previously as a special education teacher and now as a school counselor. Ms. Orlen loves working in an environment where she is able to make rich and wonderful connections with both students and staff. She earned a BA in Psychology from UNH and a MS in Community Mental Health Counseling from New England College. In her spare time, Ms. Orlen enjoys reading recipes and creating her own dishes, reading/writing poetry, and spending quality time with her family.

Ms. Orlen's favorite quote: "It will be alright in the end. If it isn't alright, it isn't the end"- John Lennon

Contact Ms. Orlen: lorlen@sau8.org 

Mrs. Tucker is entering her 8th year as the Student Assistance Program (SAP) counselor at Concord High School. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Vermont and her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New England College. When she is not working, she enjoys running, reading, spending time with her family, and being by the ocean. 

Mrs. Tucker's favorite quote: "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day that says "I will try again tomorrow"- Mary Anne Radmacher

Contact Mrs. Tucker: atucker@sau8.org

Dr. Borawska is a school psychologist at Concord High School. She has been with the Concord School District since 2007, 10 of those years at CHS and she truly believes that student engagement defines who we are as a community. Dr. Borawska earned a B.S. from Stony Brook University, M.Ed. from Hofstra University, and CAGS from Plymouth State University. She attended Walden University to earn her Ph.D. and completed a Post-doc certification program in Neuropsychology from Fielding University. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and traveling. 

Dr. Borawska's favorite quote: "Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten" -B.F. Skinner, New Scientist May 12, 1964

Contact Dr. Borawska: mborawska@sau8.org

Ms. Pacini is an adjustment counselor. This is her fourth year working at Concord High School, and her 10th year working in a public school system. Previously, she has worked in child protective services. Ms. Pacini supports students and families experiencing homelessness, serves as an MTSS-B coach, and advises the senior class officers.

With a BA in Psychology from Saint Anselm College and an MEd in Education from UNH, Ms. Pacini has spent many years helping students build resilience and succeed both in and out of the classroom.

A couple of her favorite quotes:

“We must lift our gazes not to what stands between us, but what stands before us.” – Amanda Gorman

“Every child deserves a champion—someone who believes in them, encourages them, and refuses to give up on them.” — Rita Pierson

Contact Ms. Pacini: mpacini@sau8.org