Meet Ms. Councilor

I am so excited to welcome you to fifth grade and to have you in my class this year!

I grew up in Old Tappan and graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School. From there, I attended the University of Rhode Island, where I majored in Human Development and Family Services as well as Early and Elementary Childhood Education. I later earned master’s degrees in Reading and Literacy and in Educational Leadership from St. Thomas Aquinas College, and I completed my Master’s +30 in May 2023.

This will be my 18th year teaching, and my 14th year in the Westwood School District! I began my Westwood career teaching fourth grade at George School, then spent many years as a fifth-grade teacher at Washington School. After several years teaching fourth grade at Berkeley, I returned to fifth grade—and I absolutely love it!

When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our six children. My two youngest, Baylen and Hunter, are proud members of the Berkeley community as well! Our family also has a playful Goldendoodle named Shadow. Outside of family time, I love training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, walking, running, lifting weights, cooking, hiking, and traveling with family and friends.

Fifth grade is a year full of exciting challenges, growth, and memorable learning experiences. I’m confident we will have a fantastic year together, filled with laughter and success. I look forward to getting to know each of you and your families.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m always here to help!

Email me at - Danielle.Councilor@wwrsd.org