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Chris is a school counselor at Berks Career & Technology Center West Campus. He holds a Master of Science in PreK-12 School Counseling from Kutztown University as well as a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Kutztown University. Chris is a National Certified Counselor as well as a Trauma and Crisis Specialist through the American School Counselor Association. He is an active member of the American School Counselors Association, Pennsylvania School Counselors Association where he serves as the Executive Board Secretary, Berks Area School Counselor Association, Chi Sigma Iota Academic and Professional Honor Society, Pennsylvania Association of Career & Technical Administrators, and the Pennsylvania Association for College Admissions Counseling where he serves as the At-Large Delegate for the Executive Committee as well as being on the Secondary School Counselor committee. He is passionate about assisting students and making a difference in their lives. Working in education allows him to help students find their life’s mission while they are learning new skills to be amazing humans. He feels that each student’s story, journey, and needs are unique and that is important when supporting their path to success.
Erin is one of the Wilson High School Counselors. She has been working at Wilson High School since 2019. She holds a Master of Science in PreK-12 School Counseling from Kutztown University, as well as a Bachelor of Art in Psychology and a minor in Communications from Shippensburg University. One of Erin's favorite parts about being a School Counselor is helping students grow and learn every single day. Erin also loves working with a great counseling team, supportive administration and compassionate teachers. Outside of school, Erin loves spending time with her family and dogs. Together they enjoy camping, boating, and any time spent in nature.
Melissa has been the school counselor at Kutztown Elementary School for over 30 years. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Sociology Minor from Westminster College and a Master of Educational Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. She loves being a school counselor because she gets to work with students daily to help support them socially and emotionally, which allows them to be available to learn and be the best student they can be! She has also enjoyed being active in her profession through being a member, and past board member (2010-2016), of PSCA (Pennsylvania School Counselors Association), a member of ASCA (American School Counselors Association), and current treasurer (2024) and past president (2016-2020) of BASCA. She's originally from Western PA but has enjoyed living on this side of the state to settle and raise her family, which includes her husband, two daughters, and a cute dog!
Morgan is a school counselor at Central Middle School in the Reading School District. She holds a Master of Science Degree in PreK-12 School Counseling from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Prior to starting a family, Morgan was a field hockey coach in various levels for about 10 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, two daughters, two dogs, and large extended family. She also loves spending time at the beach during the summer!
Morgan is committed to helping students succeed in all aspects of their lives so they can grow to be their best versions of themselves. What Morgan enjoys most about her job is that she gets to loop with her students for four years throughout their middle school career. This allows her to really get to know her students, watch them grow, and support them until they move on to high school.
Rebekah and Morgan were elected the co-webmasters for BASCA in 2021. Morgan manages BASCA's social media presence while Rebekah manages the BASCA website.
Rebekah is a school counselor at Kutztown Area High School. She holds a Master of Science Degree in PreK-12 School Counseling from Kutztown University, as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Kutztown University. She's previously worked at Muhlenberg High School and Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center.
Rebekah loves every aspect of her job – her students are the reason she does everything! One of her favorite parts of being a school counselor is helping students reach their goals and build foundations that will follow them through life – academic, career, and social emotional related.
Rebekah and Morgan were elected the co-webmasters for BASCA in 2021. Morgan manages BASCA's social media presence while Rebekah manages the BASCA website.
I have been an elementary school counselor with the Kutztown Area School District since 1997 and an LPC since 2022. Originally from Fredericksburg, PA, I have been living in Lehighton and working in Kutztown for most of my career. I am also currently serving on the board of the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association. It has been an amazing experience. I love being a part of BASCA because I enjoy networking with fellow school counselors and learning from one another and I am excited for the new school year.
This year marks my 13th year as an elementary school counselor, and for the past 10 years I have been at Schuylkill Valley Elementary. I was elected Treasurer of BASCA in September 2019. I welcome you to become a part of this amazing organization and work with other professionals to help meet the vast needs of students in our county.
Jess is a school counselor at Wilson Southern Middle School. She holds a Master of Science Counseling Degree and Secondary School Counseling Certification from West Chester University, as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University. Jess earned her LPC in 2019 and is currently working towards her Mental Performance Consultant Certification through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology in 2023. Jess has served as a middle school counselor for 17 years and coached high school track and field for 20 years. Along with being an avid sports lover, Jess likes to spend time traveling, exercising, skiing and exploring nature with her husband and sons.
Stephany Roberto is an elementary school counselor at Cumru Elementary School in the Governor Mifflin School District. She have been a member of BASCA since 2013. Prior to becoming an elementary school counselor, she had experience as a Milieu Manager at Philhaven Behavioral Rehabilitation Services, a TSS (Therapeutic Support Staff), an Outpatient Therapist, as well as a MT/BSC (Mobile Therapist/Behavior Specialist Consultant) for PA Counseling Services and Alternative Consulting Enterprises.
Lauren is an Associate Professor at Kutztown University in the Department of Counselor Education and Student Affairs. She has extensive experience in the public school setting at the middle school level as a professional school counselor and special educator and currently maintains a small private practice working with children and young adults. Her professional experiences working with diverse populations have led her to research interests which include: group work, bullying prevention, social justice, and advocacy. Dr. Moss prides herself in working as a change agent for the field of counseling, particularly in the school setting, to best support and advocate for/with all clients.
Dr. Patricia Brenner is a former school counselor. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at Kutztown University. She also serves as an advisor for The National Alliance on Mental Illness Chapter on campus. She has been a member of BASCA for 29 years and has served a Vice President and participated on several committees over the years. In addition, she works as a school-based therapist for Malvern Community Health Services. Dr. Brenner coordinates Camp Connect every summer for Berks County. She also serves on the Berks County Suicide Prevention Task Force, is on the Advisory Council for Hope Springs Clubhouse and is on the Development Committee for HEAL PA.