As the school counselor, Mrs. Fanning's role is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program for Hurffville School.  This involves helping all students to learn social-emotional skills designed to help students reach their full academic potential.  Mrs. Fanning teaches lessons in the classroom throughout the year and provides short-term small groups and/or individual counseling.  She also serves as the 504 Coordinator, Home Instruction coordinator, coordinates our Hurffville Huskies Awards which recognize students who exemplify good character, in addition to various other responsibilities. 

Mrs. Fanning is a Certified Elementary School Counselor who obtained her undergraduate and master degrees in Social Work from Rutgers, The State University in Livingston NJ, and her Certification for Elementary School Counseling from Eastern University.  Her education included internships as a domestic violence counselor and sexual assault therapist.  Upon graduating, she served as an outpatient psychotherapist at a community mental health center, a therapist and supervisor of a residential home for at-risk adolescents, a non-child study team school social worker and then a school counselor for children attending school in one of New Jersey's more economically disadvantaged municipalities, prior to joining Washington Township Public Schools as the School Counselor for Hurffville School in 2012.  School Counseling is her dream job and she looks forward to continuing in this role here at Hurffville.   

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This is my second year as a school counselor! I had the pleasure of interning at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School twice, during both my degree programs. I have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Valley Forge and a Master’s Degree in Counseling in the Educational Setting from Rowan University. My passion lies in social emotional learning to all grade levels and providing students a voice from an early age.

I am looking forward to joining the Washington Township elementary counseling team and collaborating with parents, teachers, students, and staff at the schools where I will be working. I am excited about an awesome year with you and your child!

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Jana Sasser is a dedicated Transitional Coach with a strong background in supporting adolescents and school-age children through pivotal stages of their lives. With a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University and licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in New Jersey, Jana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice. Her deep commitment to mental health and education drives her to create a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Jana is passionate about integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into her coaching, recognizing that fostering emotional intelligence is essential to a student's overall development. She collaborates closely with each individual to build trust, promote self-awareness, and encourage healthy coping strategies. Her approach is compassionate and holistic, grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to meet the unique needs of each student and family she serves.

As both a clinician and an advocate for mental health, Jana is committed to helping students overcome challenges, navigate transitions, and build meaningful connections. Her work focuses on empowering students to recognize their strengths and achieve their full potential in their personal lives and educational journeys.

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In response to the critical shortage of student support services across the nation's schools, where the average counselor-to-student ratio is 1-to-408, our program introduces a novel approach to address the unmet behavioral health needs of students. At a time when nearly 40% of students are battling untreated behavioral health disorders—a situation that significantly affects attendance, instructional time, disciplinary issues, and overall school climate—we offer hope.

Our program uniquely positions Transitional Coaches in schools to bridge the gap in student support services. These professionals, with their background in counseling, social work, and related fields, are dedicated to nurturing the potential within each child, assisting them to navigate challenges such as academic underachievement, bullying, negative peer influences, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and more.

Working in close collaboration with the school counselors, school leadership team, and staff, Transitional Coaches focus on the holistic development of students. They implement an evidence-based curriculum aimed at fostering respect for authority, goal-setting, assertive communication, substance-use prevention, cultural respect, self-value, and coping mechanisms for personal issues, trauma, and anxiety, among other topics.

Our service is uniquely designed to ensure accessibility and inclusivity, provided at no cost to students, families, or schools, and without affecting any family’s insurance premiums or plans. By aligning with the school's and district's overarching missions and goals, our program not only supports the individual student but also enhances the overall school climate, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students to thrive.