Central High School Counselors

Kathleen Hardy - Central High School

Senior High Counselor – Grades 10 -12

Bachelor of Science in Psychology - SUNY Brockport

Master’s Degree in Counselor Education - Long Island University

My caseload usually consists of student whose names begin with the letters R-Z.  I look forward to meeting new students.  If you have any questions or concerns I am always happy to help.

Tina Kosel – Central High School

Senior High Counselor - Grades 10-12

Bachelor’s Degree. in Education - Queens College

Master’s Degree in Education – Queens College

School Counseling Degree – St. John’s University

I see my role as that of making a collaborative effort with teachers and parents to ensure that each student recognize his or her fullest potential while building a strong academic and social foundation.

Ron Rini – Central High School

Senior High Counselor - Grades 10-12

Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish - SUNY Old Westbury

Master’s Degree in Counseling - Hofstra University

PD in School District Administration - SUNY Stony Brook

I enjoy serving the Valley Stream community and work very hard to help each and every student in my caseload reach their emotional, social and intellectual potential.  It is my belief that students should be encouraged to challenge themselves as much and as often as possible.  In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “That which one needs to do, usually can be done.”

Amy La Personerie, Central High School

Senior High Counselor - Grades 10-12

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology - Hofstra University

Master’s Degree in Counselor Education - Hofstra University

Educational Leadership- Professional Certification-School Building/District leader - C.W. Post/LIU - Marriage and Family Therapy Certification - Hofstra University

I value my role as counselor. Every day is wonderfully unique and I address my students’ academic and emotional concerns. I assist teachers, parents, and students with a variety of issues. I also collaborate with students to develop their career and college plans. My students have my trust, respect, and honesty and I believe I work to help them make aa positive difference at Central High.

North High School Counselors

Karen Biron - North High School

Junior High Counselor - Grades 7- 9

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – SUNY Stony Brook

Master's Degree in Counselor Education - Hofstra University

Author, Anger's Way Out

I really love working with the younger students because I believe that is where we can make the biggest difference.   My main focus is to help students sort out their values and priorities and to support them through any academic, social, and/or emotional issues they may face in their transitional years.

Josh Brodsky - North High School

Senior High Counselor - Grades 9-12

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – SUNY Binghamton

Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in School Counseling - Hofstra University

Graduate Certificate in School District Administration – SUNY Stony Brook

On a personal note, I am truly looking forward to helping each of my students choose their college and career and lead them on a journey to a bright and prosperous future. 

Jamie Carbone – North High School

Senior High Counselor - Grades 9-12

Bachelors of Arts in Sociology - Hofstra University

Masters Degree in School Counseling - Hofstra University

As a guidance counselor, I take pride in helping students with social, emotional, and educational problems, as welling as assisting them with the college application process. I also hope to encourage students to be everything they are capable of becoming.

Jill Goldstein - North High School

Senior High Counselor - Grades 9-12

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics - Queens College, C.U.N.Y.

Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in School Counseling - Long Island University

Professional Diploma in School District Administration - C.W. Post.

Within each student is wonderful potential that must be nurtured in order to come to fruition.  As a guidance counselor I enjoy working with the student, parents, teachers and administration to help the student make decisions that will help him/her reach his/her goal.

Maria Grace Pariti – North Junior / High School

Junior High Counselor – Grades 7-9

Bachelor’s Degree - Hofstra University

Master’s Degree in Counselor Education - Hofstra University

School District Administration - SUNY Stony Brook University

The quote by Lon Watters, “School is a building that has four walls-with tomorrow inside,” truly expresses how I think about my work with our students. We all possess a common goal, which is to guide today’s youth, as they become tomorrow’s leaders.

South High School Counselors

Patricia Antonelli - South High School

  
Senior High Counselor – Grades 9-12

Bachelor’s Degree - Adelphi University

Master’s Degree - CUNY Queens College

School District Administration - SUNY Stony Brook

I treat all of my students as if they were my own children.  I praise them when they are doing well and encourage them to do better at all times.  I want all of my students to be the best that they can be and to reach their fullest potential.

Jeanne Battaglia - South High School

Junior High Counselor - Grades 7- 9

Bachelors Degree in Advertising - Towson University

Masters in School Counseling - C. W. Post Long Island University
 

I love working with the kids and helping to bring them to their full potential!  It has been a truly rewarding experience for me and I am grateful for the opportunity. 

Phil Corsentino - South High School

Senior High Counselor - Grades 9-12

Bachelors Degree in Marketing - Long Island University C. W. Post campus

Masters Degree in School Counseling - Long Island University C. W. Post campus

My counseling philosophy is to help my students set appropriate educational goals, form a career identity and plan for the future and help each student find the college that will best suit them.  I will always help students strive to become everything they are capable of becoming.

Melissa Keegan - South High School

Senior high counselor – Grades 9-12

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – Hofstra University

Master’s Degree in Counselor Education – Hofstra University. 

Being at South has given me the opportunity to have a job that I truly enjoy coming to everyday.  I work alongside parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure that students are provided with the necessary resources, information and support to succeed. My goal is to help motivate students and assist them in reaching their full potential

Barbara Madigan - South High School

Junior High Counselor - Grades 7-9

IEP Diploma Counselor - Grades 10-12

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education - Bloomsburg University

Master’s Degree in Education with a concentration in Counseling – Bloomsburg University

I grew up in Valley Stream and taught Special Education at Memorial Junior High School for nine years before working as a counselor at South.  I enjoy yoga, biking and traveling in my free time.

Memorial Junior High School Counselors