School Counseling Services
Meredith Gerckens
Director of School Counseling
139 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ 07081
973-376-1025, Ext. 5515
mgerckens@springfieldschools.com
Mission Statement
The school counseling program of the Springfield Public Schools provides opportunities for all students to acquire the educational, occupational and social competencies important to live productively and contribute significantly in a diverse and changing society.
Contact Your School Counselor
School counselors are available to assist students and parents at all grade levels. Please contact the counselor if you have questions or concerns:
| Name | School | Extension | |
| Renee White | EVW |
2515 |
rwhite@springfieldschools.com |
| William Douma | FMG | 1516 | wdouma@springfieldschools.com |
| Maria Sista | FMG | 1515 | msista@springfieldschools.com |
| Adrianna Oliveira | JC | 4515 | adoliveira@springfieldschools.com |
| Jackie Ritter | JDHS | 5520 | jritter@springfieldschools.com |
| Darlene Hill | JDHS | 5518 | dhill@springfieldschools.com |
| Stephanie Renelle | JDHS |
5519 |
srenelle@springfieldschools. |
| Lillian Abadir Chou | JDHS - 8th Grade Academy | 5521 | lchou@springfieldschools.com |
| Marie Purcell | TLS | 3515 | mpurcell@springfieldschools.com |
|
Ashleigh Norton |
Therapeutic Support Specialist (6-12) | 5522 | anorton@springfieldschools.com |
| Anthony D'Agnenica | Therapeutic Support Specialist (PK-5) | TBD | adagnenica@springfieldschools.com |
| Zoe Diakides | JDHS School Counseling Department Secretary | 5517 | zdiakides@springfieldschools.com |
| Sofia Paragioudakis |
JDHS School Counseling Department Secretary PK-12 Registrar |
5516 | sparagioudakis@springfieldschools.com |
Wellness Resources
Please click THIS link to be directed to a listing of community mental health resources.
Please click THIS link to find resources for parent/guardian(s) to use in talking to children and teens about trauma/violence.
Wellness Programs
Below you will find recordings of previously held wellness programs that are accessible to view at your convenience:
Bullies To Buddies Webinar: Presented by Connie Palmer, LCSW (5/7/25)
Supporting Emotional Wellness in Children & Adolescents: Presented by Ashleigh Norton & Union County DCYS (9/30/25)