School Counseling Services

Overview of the Department's Services

The school counseling program in the Springfield Public Schools is designed to be comprehensive in scope and developmental in nature. Students develop competencies in academic, career and personal/social development.  Every student receives the program’s benefits as it is an integral part of each student’s total educational program.

The services of the department are designed to meet the needs of students and parents at different stages of development.  In the elementary buildings school, counselors facilitate weekly classroom sessions.  These lessons are supplemented by small group counseling to address the needs of specific students, respond to specific individual needs, and referrals for families who need additional counseling services.

At Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School the school counselors work with students individually, in small groups and in the classroom. The curriculum focuses on successful adjustment to middle school and personal/social topics that are developmentally relevant to young adolescents.  Eighth graders receive assistance with transition to high school.

At the high school level, successful post-secondary placement is the focus of school counseling.  Beginning with eighth-grade registration, the counselor works closely with students and parents throughout high school.  Emphasis is placed on individualized services to meet the needs of the learner as he/she works to accomplish his/her goals.  By establishing a close personal relationship with the student, the counselor is able to provide effective assistance in post-secondary planning.  Academic progress is monitored closely, and career and college plans are developed.  Individual conferences are the primary method of delivery; however, small and large group counseling sessions are important components of the program.

The Student Assistance Counselor has the responsibility of responding to identified problems, preventing future problems and promoting positive and healthy behaviors for students in the middle and in high school.  The SAC works in cooperation with school personnel, counselors, parents, and students in assisting with crisis intervention, early identification,  and supportive individual counseling for students who are at risk for substance abuse or showing signs of other emotional, social, legal, medical and/or familial problems.

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	Email
Ashley Cicchino	EVW	2001	acicchino@springfieldschools.com
Lillian Abadir Chou	FMG	1238	lchou@springfieldschools.com
William Douma	FMG	1237	wdouma@springfieldschools.com
Adrianna Oliveira	JC	4026	adoliveira@springfieldschools.com
Jackie Ritter	JDHS	5334	jritter@springfieldschools.com
Darlene Hill	JDHS	5247	dhill@springfieldschools.com
Stephanie Renelle	JDHS	5336	srenelle@springfieldschools.com
Christina Marchese	TLS/EVW	3039	cmarchese@springfieldschools.com
Maria Sista	SAC (FMG/JD)	5297	msista@springfieldschools.com
Kim Cieri	JDHS Guidance Department Secretary	5245	kcieri@springfieldschools.com
Rachel Petrella	JDHS Guidance Department Secretary	5246	rpetrella@springfieldschools.com