Mrs. White joined the Wedgwood Elementary staff in 2015. She received a Bachelor of Science from Mount Saint Mary's University with a specialization in Elementary Education in 1998. She earned a Master of Education from Loyola College in Maryland in 2005 specializing in School Counseling. Before joining the staff at Wedgwood Elementary, she was working with students in the Elementary Education program at Rowan University as a supervisor for field placements. Prior to this experience, she was a sixth grade teacher and counselor in the Baltimore County School district in Baltimore, MD for ten years. As a former Washington Township resident, Mrs. White was excited to return to the community.

Mrs. White is the 504 school coordinator. Mrs. White currently works with the students in the classroom, in small groups and short-term individual. Mrs. White focuses on the academic, social/emotional, and career success of our Marvelous Mustangs! You can follow Mrs. White on Twitter @wwelemcounselor.

Mrs. White enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

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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.