SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Lane's School Counselors work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive developmental counseling program for all students.  All students are assigned to a school counselor upon entering Lane. Click on the Counselor Division Assignments button below to find the counselor assigned to your division. 

Mission

Our mission as Lane Tech school counselors is to provide all students and their families a full range of services that will optimize academic achievement, define college and career goals and address social and emotional needs. In collaboration with all faculty and staff, our counselors advocate for a safe and an enriching school environment for all students. The program's ultimate goal is to educate students to be independent thinkers and gain a well-rounded education in order to become responsible and professional global citizens. 

Services

School Counselors assist students with the following:

Listed below is a sampling of the services provided by the Counseling Department.

Additional Service Areas implemented by or coordinated by counselors:

Location & Hours

We are located in Room 212 & Room 135. The office is open everyday from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. Students are invited to visit during their lunch periods or other non-class time. Please refer to your School Counselor's posted office hours below. 

Appointments

To make an appointment to see a counselor, students can go to the School Counseling Office and sign in during their lunch period, before or after school. Students are also welcome to email their counselors to make an appointment or use the online booking posted below. 

Parents/Guardians - Please call/email to schedule an appointment with your student's counselor

MEREDITH BANTZ

Department Chair

mabantz@cps.edu

773-534-5432 / Room 135

Office Hours: 8:30 AM- 3:45 PM

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AMANDA ANDROS

akandros@cps.edu

773-534-5428 / Room 212

Office Hours: 8:30 AM- 3:45 PM

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JULIE ATKOCAITIS

(currently on leave)

jaatkocaitis1@cps.edu

773-534-5524 / Room 212

Office Hours: 8:00 AM- 3:15 PM

TEMPORARY COUNSELOR

Ms. Mary McNeil

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AMY CARQUEVILLE

akcarquevill@cps.edu

773-534-5650 / Room 135

Office Hours: 8:30 AM- 3:45 PM

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ROSANNA CONSOLE

rconsole@cps.edu

773-534-5417 / Room 212

Office Hours: 7:30 AM-2:45 PM

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NIKKI CONSTANTINE

nconstantin@cps.edu

773-534-5522 / Room 212

Office Hours: 8:30 AM- 3:45 PM

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SHANNON FUHRMANN

sfuhrmann@cps.edu

773-534-5425 / Room 212

Office Hours: 7:30 AM-2:45 PM

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AARON HOOF

amhoof@cps.edu

773-534-5419 / Room 212

Office Hours: 8:00 AM- 3:15 PM

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CHRIS MCCULLEN

cdmccullen@cps.edu

773-534-5462 / Room 212

Office Hours: 8:30 AM-3:45 PM

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NAKIA BLANTON-MORGAN

nablanton-mo@cps.edu

773-534-5654 / Room 212

Office Hours: 8:00 AM- 3:15 PM

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HITOMI OUM

houm@cps.edu

773-534-3252 / Room 212

Office Hours: 8:30 AM-3:45 PM

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HEATHER SAYLOR

hsaylor@cps.edu

773-534-5400 / Room 212

Office Hours: 7:30 AM-2:45 PM

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COLLEGE & CAREER COACH

Ms. Erin Driesbach

Ms. Driesbach supports students with financial aid (FSA ID creation, FAFSA, Alternative App, and navigating verification), follow-up meetings about colleges after your senior meeting with your counselor, and additional support for students pursuing non-college paths. She also hosts college representatives and scholarship/ non-profit organizations who wish to present to Lane students and runs first generation student groups.

Office Hours: 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM 

Room 135 - College & Career Center

eadriesbach@cps.edu

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