Minisink Valley’s Guidance/ Counseling Services help students plan their education and future, as well as help them navigate the day-to-day challenges of high school.
All high school students are assigned to a guidance counselor at the beginning of ninth-grade. They work to ease the transition middle school to high school.
As high school graduation nears, students and parents have many questions and concerns. It is extremely important for students and parents to work with their counselor.
Students may stop by the Guidance Office any time to make an appointment to see their counselor.
Counselors
Last name: A-Def
Bryana Sewell, 845-355-5163; bsewell@minisink.com
Last name: Deg-Hit
Matt Caputo, 845-355-5164; mcaputo@minisink.com
Last name: Hiu-Mon
Amy Colella, 845-355-5166; acolella@minisink.com
Last name: Moo-Roo
Christina Bruder, 845-355-5169; cbruder@minisink.com
Last name: Rop-Z
Lisa H. Mahadeo, 845-355-5162; hmahadeo@minisink.com
Support resources
Psychologist: Meghann Davis, 845-355-5177; mdavis@minisink.com
Psychologist: Marie Demchak, 845-355-5847; mdemchak@minisink.com
Student Assistant Counselor: Erin Bradley, 845-355-5165; ebradley@minisink.com
Student Assistance Counselor: Julie Sullivan, 845-355-5167;
jasullivan@minisink.com
Secretaries
Janet Antona, 845-355-5161; jantona@minisink.com
Bindiya Patel, 845- 355-5137; bpatel@minisink.com
Guidance office fax: 845-355-5154
Naviance information
Scholarships
Throughout the school year numerous scholarships become available for our students. There are many kinds of scholarships. Some are local, others are regional or national. Each scholarship has its own specific criteria and procedure for applying. Scholarship information can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Patel in the Counseling Center.
All scholarships are posted in Naviance. Due dates are firm and must be adhered to. If the scholarship must be sent by the school, the due date may be prior to the date actually listed by the provider. (See Mrs. Patel with any questions)
March through May are the primary months for scholarship applications and as many as 10 scholarships can be posted per week. It is suggested that the students have their scholarship letters of recommendation, resumes and essays completed and submitted in advance of the individual scholarship’s deadline date.