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The St. Joes Difference

Every student’s journey through high school is unique and the school counselors at St. Joseph are dedicated to assisting students every step along this journey- academically, emotionally, physically and socially. Our experienced and professional staff of school counselors will help each SJ Cadet find the college that is the best “fit” for them.

“College is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” -Frank Sachs

By The Numbers

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

100%

College Matriculation

Bringing College to SJ

220+

Visits from College Representatives

Scholarships

$25M

in Scholarships Earned by the Class of 2021

Personalized Guidance

graduation 2022

Our Cadets have access to unmatched support and guidance from our dedicated College and School Counseling professionals throughout their high school journey. From individual and family counseling meetings and small group workshops and seminars, our multifaceted College and School Counseling Curriculum is designed to develop students into well-adjusted, responsible, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent young adults prepared for the collegiate world and beyond!

College Counseling Four-Year Plan

Our College & School Counseling Team is made up of experienced professionals dedicated to ensuring our students achieve their collegiate goals. Counselors help to set collaborative goals and prepare events to ensure students are meeting benchmarks every step of the way while simultaneously offering support on the journey to finding that "perfect fit" college.

Kayla Senior Year 2022
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NCAA Signing Day 2022

Prospective College Athletes

St. Joseph High School is proud to boast 8-10% of our senior class commit to playing College Athletics at either the Division I, II, or III level annually. In 2023, 13 Cadets signed at these levels and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishment. 

The College & School Counseling office will assist all students with a potential interest in college athletics. 

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Hear from Our Students!

If I ever have a problem here, or ever have a problem with anything, my Counselor is the go to. She’s really supportive with everything. There’s nothing I can’t tell her. There’s nothing she wouldn’t do for me. She’s more than a great person, she’s a friend.David '22

 

 

Meet Our College & School Counselors, Social Workers, and Bursar

Megan Baird

Megan Baird

Class of 2001
Titles: Associate Director of College and School Counseling
Stephanie Cavanna

Stephanie Cavanna

Titles: College & School Counselor
Cristin Clark

Cristin Clark

Titles: College and School Counselor
Deirdre Ekholdt

Deirdre Ekholdt

Titles: Social Worker
Jennifer Fallon

Jennifer Fallon

Titles: College & School Counselor
Terence Houlihan

Terence Houlihan

Titles: Director of College & School Counseling
Lynn Mallon

Lynn Mallon

Class of 1975
Titles: Counseling Secretary
Stacey Nasser

Stacey Nasser

Titles: Registrar
Jack Nogueira

Jack Nogueira

Titles: College and School Counselor
Laura Schiels

Laura Schiels

Titles: College and School Counselor

COLLEGE & SCHOOL

COUNSELING

Commencement
Individualized Guidance & Support