Mrs. Bucci is the Counseling Office's Secretary. She always greets both students and staff to the office with a friendly and welcoming smile! Mrs. Bucci's easygoing nature and professionalism definitely help the CRMS counselors to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mr. Crawley earned his B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of Valley Forge in 2018, with minors in Family Studies and Pastoral Counseling. Then, in 2021, he earned his M.A. degree from Rowan University in Counseling in Educational Settings. During his time in college, he has completed internships and practicums at the Burlington Regional DCF School’s “Project TEACH” program, and Pennsauken School District.

Mr. Crawley has a passion for working with students and his primary goal is to ensure that students’ academic, career, and social-emotional needs are met. Mr. Crawley wants to continue to uphold the safe environment that Chestnut Ridge provides and continue to help students combat barriers that could be a detriment to their overall development and achievement. It is his sincere honor to serve the students and stakeholders of the WTPS community for the fourth school year!

Mr. Crawley enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to music, and singing in his local community choir and church’s worship team.

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Mrs. Leonard received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a certificate in Secondary Education Social Studies from Glassboro State College in 1992. She taught World History and US History I at WTHS for 10 years. Mrs. Leonard received her Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Services in 1999 from Rowan University. She became a school counselor at CRMS in 2003.

To assist with student success and school-wide goals, Mrs. Leonard participates in various committees, including HUSTLE, No Place for Hate, Section 504 Committee, I&RS Team, Attendance Committee & Safe Schools. Mrs. Leonard was recognized as CRMS Teacher of the Year for the 2009-2010 School Year. She served as Co-President for the professional organization GCPMSCA in 2017-2018, and was named Gloucester County Counselor of the Year in 2018.

Mrs. Leonard enjoys spending time with her family, summers at the beach and fishing on their boat. She is a proud TCNJ and Washington Township High School parent. 

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Mrs. Julia Owens holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rowan University and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She is a Licensed Associate Counselor with specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other evidence-based treatment modalities. She has extensive experience working with youth across various settings, including Foster care/Adoption Services, Psychiatric Community Residentials, Intensive In-Community services, and traditional Outpatient services. Julia is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective counseling support.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Julia enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, reading, and having coffee with friends.

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