Margaret "Meg" Walendin is the Director of School Counseling at Wellesley High School.  She began her tenure at Wellesley in 2010 after working for three years as a school counselor in Somerville, MA.  Margaret graduated from the public schools in Winchester, MA and earned her M.Ed. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Brown University.  Margaret is dual certified in school counseling and adjustment counseling and also holds a CAGS in School Leadership and Equity.  

When not working, Margaret enjoys running in the summers, skiing in the winters, and spending family time with her husband and two daughters. 

Contact:  walendinm@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4603

Coffee w/ The Director of School Counseling

WHS Faculty Dining Room from 9-10am

Fridays: October 10th, December 12th, February 13th & April 10th 

Ms. Walendin is also a School Counselor for Bradford House.

Marissa Coughlin joined the department in 2011 after seven years experience as a school counselor at Wilton High School in Wilton, Connecticut. Prior to her time in Wilton, she worked as a school counselor for three years at Melrose High School.  She holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Relations from the University of Connecticut and a M.Ed. in School Counseling from Suffolk University. 

Contact:  coughlinm@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4623

William Harrington joined the department in 2023 as a long term substitute school counselor.  Prior to joining the department at Wellesley, he interned in the counseling departments at Boston College High School and Somerville High School. He holds a B.A. in applied psychology and classical studies from Boston College and a M.A. in School Counseling from Boston College. 

Outside of school he enjoys running, spending time with his family, going to sports games, and traveling. 

Contact:  harringtonw@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4624

John Steere  A 1997 graduate of WHS, John joined the department in 2008. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from Washington College of Maryland and a M.Ed in Counseling Psychology/School Counseling from Boston College. John earned his Ed.D from Northeastern University in Educational Leadership in June 2018. He has served as Vice President of the Massachusetts School Counselor Association (MASCA) and teaches at Merrimack College.  

Contact:  steerej@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4637

Kristi Stone  graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Family Studies. She received her M.S. in Applied Educational Psychology and School Counseling from Northeastern University. After graduating from Northeastern, Kristi spent two years working at Arlington Catholic High School before joining the WHS department in 2005. 

Outside of WHS, Kristi enjoys spending time with her family and friends. 

Contact:  stonek@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4625

Julie Trask has worked as a school counselor at Wellesley High School for over 25 years, including five years as Director of School Counseling from 2009 to 2014. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and Health & Human Services from The State University of New York at Buffalo and her M.Ed in School Counseling from Suffolk University. Additionally, she holds an M.Ed in Organizational Management from Endicott College. Beyond the school day, Julie serves as an instructor at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Department of Counseling, School Psychology, & Sports. 

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing pickleball, and walking her Goldendoodles. 

Contact:  traskj@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4633

Annis Chwalek began her time at Wellesley as an intern in 2018, stayed for long term substitute positions in the department, and is now a permanent counselor in the Phillips house.  She holds a B.A. in Physics and Women's Studies from Hamilton College and a M.A. in School Counseling from Lesley University. 

Outside of school she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and attending her kids' hockey games.  

Contact:  chwaleka@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4649

Morgan Coakley will be joining the Wellesley High School Counseling Department as a long-term substitute school counselor for the 2025-2026 school year. She previously held similar positions at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and Weston High School. Prior to these roles, Morgan completed counseling internships at Ashland High School and TechBoston Academy.

Morgan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Consumer Behavior through the BDIC program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, as well as crafting, antiquing, traveling and trying new restaurants.

Cheryl Wheeler graduated from Bay Path University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  After graduation, Cheryl spent 3 years as an Adjustment Counselor working at Athol High School while starting her own private outpatient therapy practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. 

Contact:  wheelerc@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4513

Adam Diliberto grew up in Wellesley and graduated from Wellesley High School in 1998. Prior to teaching he worked on the radio as a dj at MAGIC 106.7. He has taught radio courses at Emerson College, Boston University, and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Prior to teaching in Wellesley he worked at Arlington High School and Learning Prep High School. Adam received his B.S. (public relations) from Emerson College, his M.Ed. (special education) from Lesley University, and his Ed.D. (educational leadership) from Cambridge College. 

Contact:  dilibertoa@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4140

Alice Goodrich is a Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Coordinator for the Bridge Program at Wellesley High School. Prior to joining WHS, Alice worked as a Clinical Team Manager at McLean Hospital. She holds her MSW from Boston University, an Addictions Counselor Education Program Certificate from UMass Boston and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. 

Contact: goodricha@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4140

Jen Culver oversees all aspects of standardized testing at Wellesley High School, including MCAS/EPPs, AP Exams, PISA, SAT, PSAT, ACT, Pre-ACT, and accommodations coordination through Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). As the school’s SSD liaison, she serves as the primary point of contact between students and testing organizations to ensure appropriate accommodations are in place. Ms. Culver is based in Room 102.6 in the main office.  

Outside of school, Jen enjoys traveling with family and friends, and spending quality time with her daughters and dogs. 

Contact: culverj@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4502

Anne North is the Secretary to the Director of School Counseling.  Additionally she assists the following counselors- Dr Steere, Ms Trask, Ms Walendin and Ms Chwalek. 

Contact:  northa@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4608

Lucretia Burns  is the Registrar/Receptionist/ College Representative Coordinator. Additionally she assists the following counselors - Ms Coughlin, Mr Harrington, Ms Stone and TBD. 

Contact:  burnsl@wellesleyps.org | ext. 4601