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    School Counselor's Hours: 8:40am-3:55pm

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    School CounselorASCA NJSCA
    School counselors have Master's Degrees and are professionally trained in the three domains of school counseling: academic success, career readiness, and social/emotional development. Click here for the American School Counselor Association description of the elementary school counselor. Under Multi-Tiered System of Supports, direct counseling services include: school-wide activities, classroom lessons, individual planning or counseling, group counseling sessions, referral to resources.
     
    School Counselor Assignments
    In our elementary schools, students are grouped by grade levels and assigned a dedicated school counselor. To ensure consistent support, we do not honor counselor change requests from students or parents. Please contact your counselor anytime for assistance.    
     
    Department Vision/Mission
    The District School Counseling Department is Building Better People by helping all students achieve school success and plan for their future.

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    All About Our School Counselor! 

Phone: 856-232-1290 Ext. 3026

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Degrees and Certifications:

BA, Elementary Education - The College of New Jersey MA, Counseling Psychology - Rutgers University Certification: School Counselor

Mrs. Kelly Chropka, School Counselor

My experience includes over 25 years of both teaching and counseling work with elementary children. I have earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Rutgers University. Some of my responsibilities include  providing individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom lessons. I also serve as the 504 team coordinator for Birches. I look forward to working cooperatively with students, parents, and staff to have a great school year. 

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Phone: 856-232-1290 Ext.

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Miss TBD, School Counselor/Traveling Interventionist

Phone: 856-232-1290 Ext.

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Miss Breanna Bertele, School Counselor/Traveling Interventionist

Breanna Bertele bbertele@wtps.org is the Long-Term Substitute School Counselor/Traveling Interventionist.