Pupil Personnel Services
Ms. Erin Lindsay, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Beverly Heigh, Secretary
(516) 992-1220
School Counselors
Ms. Susan Danis
Mrs. Kathryn McKenny
Mr. Brian Resnick
The school counselor helps students to look at themselves more realistically in terms of school programs and career planning. The counselor will assist each student to plan activities for researching his/her ultimate goal. Group and individual counseling sessions are held frequently to discuss many issues such as program planning at each grade level, individual problems that may affect a student's work and personal interests and goals.
Counselor assignments for the 2011-2012 school year are as follows:
7th Grade
Mr. Resnick - Last names A - F and Special Class
Ms. Danis - Last names G - M
Mrs. McKenny - Last names N - Z and ESL
Psychologist
Mrs. Kristen Bishop
The school psychologist provides individual testing, evaluation, and specialized counseling on problems relating to schoolwork. Referral to the school psychologist is made by counselors or may be requested by the parent or student.
Social Workers
Mr. Kevin Darcy, School Social Worker
Mr. September Portuondo-Smith, TEMPO Social Worker
The school social workers provide individual and group counseling and referrals to outside agencies for parents and students. School social workers receive referrals from the school counselors and psychologists, as well as self-referrals by students' parents.