"A School Counselor's most valuable tools are a heart full of love, ears ready to listen and hands willing to help."

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I am excited to begin as the School Counselor at St. Mary School. I will be meeting with students through small group counseling and individual counseling and will conduct classroom push-in lessons at times throughout the year. I like to take a team approach, so I will be collaborating with school staff and parents in order to best meet the needs of students. As a School Counselor, it is my goal to assist each student in both their academic and social emotional growth. 

I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta and my Master of Science in School Counseling with an Advanced Certificate in Clinic Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University. I am dual certified as a Guidance Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked in both the clinical counseling field and the school counseling field with grades K-12, which has helped me to understand the unique needs of students at each level. 

I am looking forward to a great school year! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me!
 

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