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NewsCAsterVolume 59, Issue 3

Nassau Counselor's Associationpresents the 2015

Counselors, Administrators, & Parents (CAP) Conference

Keynote SpeakerKevin Brooks

Friday, March 20, 2015 at Adelphi University

Register todaywww.adelphi.edu/CAP

“ The Drive to Save Lives: The Avenues for Help ”

NCA Spring College ExpoTuesday, April 21, 2015

5:30-8:30pmHofstra University

President – Christine [email protected]

President Elect – Joy-Anne D’[email protected]

Secretary – Gina [email protected]

Treasurer – Marguerite [email protected]

Treasurer – Elect – Mary Marquez [email protected]

Membership – Christina D’[email protected]

Program Chair – Christine [email protected]

Awards Program/Administrator of the YearDebbie Roth – [email protected]

CAP ConferencePaulaCurci – [email protected] Koromi – [email protected]

Career Day – Tara Bilicki [email protected] Cole [email protected]

College Counselor of Year – Meghan [email protected]

College Rep – Dave Follick [email protected]

Counselor Advocacy/Hospitality – Ronni [email protected]

Counselor Ed Rep/Counselor Ed Scholarships Susan Sklar – [email protected]

Counselor of Year – Eileen Connolly [email protected]

Immediate Past President – Dave [email protected]

Exemplary Practices – Erin [email protected]

Fall ExpoCynthia Rossi – [email protected] Pizzardi – [email protected]

High School Rep – Jason [email protected]

High School Scholarships – Linda [email protected]

Holiday Party – Lancene [email protected]

Kick Off Meeting – Kim [email protected]

LICAC Liaison – Christina D’[email protected]

Middle/Elem. School RepresentativeRosemarie Alario – [email protected] Spiteri – [email protected]

Mini Grants/Stu Agins Award/ParliamentarianBob Germino – [email protected]

New Counselor/Intern WorkshopJoe Izzo – [email protected] Miller – [email protected]

NewsCAster Editor – Sue [email protected]

NewsCAster Business Manager – Kristen [email protected]

PAC – Dave Follick [email protected]

Retired Counselor Rep & luncheonRonniSmithline – [email protected]

Send Off Bash – Mona [email protected];Christine Stamberg [email protected]

Spring ExpoMichael Hearne – [email protected] Kregler – [email protected]

Volunteer Committee Chair – Jaclyn [email protected]

Website Coordinator – [email protected]

NCA Of�cers 2014-2015

EditorSue MollerSchool CounselorLynbrook High School9 Unon AvenueLynbrook, NY 11563(516) 887-0215(516) 887-8079 [email protected]

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Dear Members,

I have some great news to share! We have exceeded our membership goal for 2014-2015 year! Our organi-zation’s membership has grown to just over 650 active 2014-2015 members, which is an 8% increase from the 2013-2014 �nal membership. This success would not have been possible without the great work of our membership chair, Christina D’Angelo from Lynbrook High School, the �ne work of the executive board members who plan and execute quality programming and all of YOU—our dedicated members, who are invested in their profession and helping students. Congratulations and thank you for being a part of NCA!

I hope that you have all received our membership directory, which was distributed via email on January 14 and again on January 22. For your convenience, a password protected version of the directory has also been published to our website: nassaucounselors.org. The password is contained within the above-men-tioned emails and may also be retrieved by sending a request to [email protected]. Additionally, in response to requests from many members, this year’s edition of the directory also includes email addresses in the Alphabetical Index section (beginning on pg. 37).

The Spring is a busy and exciting season for NCA and some of our signature programs right around the corner! I do hope that you are planning to attend the CAP conference in March, the Spring Expo in April and the Send-Off Celebration in June. Also, if you have not already done so, I also encourage you to take the time to nominate a student, co-worker or administrator for one of our prestigious NCA awards. We have too many members who give back to our community and do not get recognized. Please take a few minutes, and nominate a deserving member of Nassau Counselors’ Association. Scholarship applications and nomina-tions can be found on our website nassaucounselors.org/scholarships/ and have a March 13th deadline.

Again, thank you for being part of NCA! I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Best wishes,

Christine Murphy,NCA President [email protected]

WELCOMEPRESIDENT’S

2014-2015

NASSAU COUNSELORS’ ASSOCIATION

CALENDAROF EVENTS

2014 September21 - FALL COLLEGE EXPO, SUNY Old Westbury

October14 - Kick Off Meeting, Jericho Terrace

November21 - LICAC, Dowling College

December1 - Holiday Party, Westbury Manor

2015 February27 - Career Day, Barry Tech

March20 - CAP (Counselors, Administrators, Parents Conference), Adelphi

30 - New Counselors Breakfast, NYIT- Old Westbury

April21 - Spring College Expo, Hofstra University

May15 - Elementary/MS Luncheon

June2 - End of Year Bash9 - Retired Counselor Luncheon


COME!BE PART OF THE EXCITEMENT!

2015SPRING COLLEGE EXPOTuesday, April 21st, 20155:30 –8:30 PM

On this wonderful and FREE evening, look forward to…

Additional questions? Please contact: Nicole Kregler at [email protected] or

Michael Hearne at [email protected]

David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex – Hofstra University

Representatives from over 300 colleges nationwide…

Seminars and information tables represented by trained professionals available throughout the night on pertinent topics such as FINANCIAL AID, NCAA, COLLEGE SEARCH, SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, etc…

Professional school counselors available to assist in your college search!

Check our website, www.nassaucounselors.org for updated lists of participating colleges!


You’re invited to a breakfast courtesy of the Nassau Counselors’ Association!

Monday, March 30, 20158:30-10:30 AM

NYIT, Old Westbury Campus

Join us in a small group setting where a panel will also offer suggestions,advice, and guidance as you continue your career.

Registration is free!

For more information or to register, please contact Joe Izzo or Jason Miller at 516-434-3150

Or email us at [email protected] and [email protected]

Hope to see you then!

Are you a new schoolor college admissions counselor?

WE WELCOME YOU!!

Registration For The2015 CAP CONFERENCEis NOW OPEN!

“The Drive to Save Lives: The Avenues for Help”featuring Kevin Brooks, Keynote Speaker

Register today:adelphi.edu/CAP

Friday, March 20, 2015at Adelphi University

Workshops: Follow up with Kevin Brooks, Suicide Prevention Training with John Plonski from the Suicide Prevention Center of New York, and Current Drug Trends in Nassau County with Jaime Bogenshutz

Attendance is FREE!



Last June thirty-six School Counselor/Director retirees attended with grins on their faces from ear to ear. There were three hours of dining and networking as only counselors can do so well! We welcomed the newest retirees, counselors Joanne Meyer-Jendras from Garden City High School, Ann Gould and Barbara Wallach from Hewlett-Woodmere High School, and District Director, Jill Vogel, from the Valley Stream Central High School District. I, as hostess, had the pleasure of wel-coming and introducing all of the counselors. Of course when you put a room full of counselors together, there is no need to open up dialogue. Many new connec-tions were made and of course, many gravitated to their working colleagues of the past. This event is always a pleasurable afternoon �lled with joy and renewal. Unfortunately, all of our retired members could not attend due to failing health and living afar. We wish speedy recovery to those who may be ill and our thoughts and prayers are always with our fellow counselors and their families. On a sad note, our beloved past president (74-75), Ben Angel, passed away this fall. We send condolences to Harriet Angel and her entire family and remember wonderful mem-ories of Ben and his long tenure with the Nassau Counselors’ Association.

Please mark your calendars for this coming June 9th, 2015 again at Puglia’s of Garden City. Until then….

Submitted by Ronni Smithline NCA Hospitality Chair and Retiree Luncheon Coordinator

The Nassau Counselors’ Association’sTwenty-Second Annual

Tuesday June 9th, 2015 12:00- 3:00 p.m. Puglia’s Café

Stewart Avenue, Garden City

Invitations will be sent out in the Spring.

Retirees’ Luncheon

Encourage your students pre-register for the Expo at GoToCollegeFairs.com where they can enter their academic and personal information one time online and are then issued an individual barcode to be printed and brought with them to the event. This allows stu-dents to share that information with colleges at the fair eliminating prolonged time spent completing postcards claiming their interest. This barcode is then scanned and trans-ferred to school and program representatives with whom the students choose to visit.

This will enable your students to reach more schools and programs during their visit and receive more from our Expo than ever before! We ask that you ensure student response by providing the GoToCollegeFairs.com web-site to students and parents, displaying this information on your websites, attach in mass emails, or get the word out in whatever way is best for your school and community. This information will also be available on our organization’s website at nassaucounselors.org. Keep in mind that students WILL BE ABLE to register at our event as well. They will be able to register on their smartphones, and computers set up at the event - but lines are usually long, so encouraging them to pre-register at home or school will save valuable time. On behalf of the Nassau Counselors’ Association, I would like to thank you for all that you continue to do for our students. We look forward to a successful event made possi-ble only with your enthusiasm. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Best, Michael Hearne & Nicole KreglerSpring Expo ChairpersonsNassau Counselors’ Association

Remind your students to pre-register for the

NCA Spring College Expo at GoToCollegeFairs.comto save valuable time at the fair!

The NCA Spring College Expo is onTuesday, April 21st from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m at Hofstra University



It is with sadness that I am writing to inform the member-ship that Ben Angel, NCA’s President during the 1974-75 academic year, passed away on November 10.

Ben was a long-time adjunct instructor in the Counselor Education Department at the CW Post, and West Point campuses of Long Island University. It was my good fortune to have had Ben as a Professor at CW Post. It was Ben who encouraged me to get involved in what was then known as the Long Island Personnel and Guid-ance Association. I have often said that was among the best advice I ever received.

A member of “The Greatest Generation,” Ben spent the years immediately after high school serving as a medical corpsman aboard a hospital ship in the South Paci�c. Upon his discharge from the military, Ben studied under the GI Bill at New York University. He later received two Master’s degrees from Queens College. After teaching in the New York City school system, Ben began his career in counseling during the 1950’s in the Levittown School District. He retired as District Director of Guidance in Levittown in the late 1980’s.

Ben was married to Harriet Angel who retired as a Counselor from the Valley Stream School District. Ben and Harriet were married in 1976, after they both lost their �rst spouses to illness. Together they shared four children and seven grandchildren.

After their retirement they continued to be involved in NCA, attending our meetings and volunteering at our College Expo’s. Harriet and Ben were always a smiling presence as they welcomed the students and parents to the College Expos. In their professional lives and volunteer efforts, Harriet and Ben truly personi�ed all that was good about the counseling profession.

Ann Thompson,President, 1998-99Co-Chair, Fall College Expo, 2001-2012

Ben Angel


Counselors, teachers and administrators joined together for a conference on Culturally Responsive Education within a Resilience Framework: It Begins with Beliefs, facilitated by Dr. Sara True-bridge, which resulted in a day of soul digging and value sharing amongst Long Island’s educators.

Resilience can be de�ned as the capacity to recover quickly from dif�culties or trauma. When thinking about individuals who are resilient our minds quickly conjure up images of students from at-risk environ-ments or perhaps veterans who have served our country. I learned that we should be focusing more on the idea that resilience is a matter of perspective to each individual. Typical stressors that occur in everyday life, in addition to adverse or traumatic events, can be the impetus for resilience. Take a moment to think about how often a student’s world can be turned upside down when they are cut from an athletic team or don’t get asked to the prom.

If we as educators recognize that students at all levels and from various backgrounds are dealing with daily stressors and that they have the capacity for resilience, we can help our students tap into it. Teaching resilience has to do with being supportive enough to help students and assist them during stressful or dif�cult times. In order to do so, we have to remember that resilience can be developed by everyone. If we model the belief and mindset to students and colleagues alike, perhaps students will acquire skills to bounce back from future stressful or traumatic event.

In addition to our beliefs, it is equally important to re�ect on how we have been impacted and connect with our own resiliency. As you think back to events from your childhood or adult life, would you agree that the concept of resilience isn’t set aside solely for those who encounter traumatic events?

One of the founders of resilience research, Bonnie Benard, notes that the most crucial part of resiliency

Resiliency in Youth Conference ReviewBy Nicole Kregler

is an individual’s belief that resiliency is attainable. The three protective factors that must happen together are: caring relationships, high expectations, and meaningful participation and contribution. These three protective factors must happen together in only one environment: families, school, communi-ties or peer groups. When these three factors happen together, individual needs are met and the resiliency process can begin. Focusing on establish-ing caring relationships in our school environment, coupled with setting a high bar for student achieve-ment and being an active part of their years of schooling, can help students learn to bounce back and cope with all stressors.

While we do not have control over what takes place in a student’s community, home or peer group, we can be change agents in our schools. Educators and counselors should encourage each other to adapt a strength-based mindset and view our students through a strength-based lens; which holds that youth have strengths, resources and the ability to overcome adversity. Understandably so, adjusting thinking amongst departments or schools takes time, but it can be done!

Key ideas in adapting a strength-based mindset are:

Establishing caring relationships with students which go beyond “showing compassion” and “being there” for them

Knowing a student’s �rst or preferred name and making sure to use it

Eye contact

Validation and listening

Giving voice

Compliment strengths, rather than compen-sate for de�cits

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Complimenting student strengths and channeling existing strengths into resources will teach students better skills, rather than adults compensating for a student’s de�cit.A strength-based approach is a parallel process. In order to take care of our youth, we must take care of ourselves and each other in our professional learning communities. It may seem small, but the power of belief can go a long way. If we believe in our own resilience and show this to students, it will help them to believe in themselves with the goal of positive life outcomes. Students have resiliency tendencies and skills; however it is the attitude and values of people toward resiliency which help students to enhance their skills and reach their true potential.

Another component to this change is reframing risk to resilience. If we continually refer to students or their environments as being “at risk,” it is harder to help bring about change. Using strength-based vocabulary as opposed to de�cit vocabulary can be a way in which we change our terminology and spark change within ourselves and others. Take a moment to look at the words below and see if you can come up with strength based words. I know I found myself to be guilty of using words in the �rst column, so I challenge you to take a look yourself.

See the story through the students’ lens/per-spective

De�cits StrengthsHyperactive Ex: EnergeticImpulsive Ex: Spontaneous Stubborn Willfull Tests Limits Explosive De�ant Angry Manipulative Disorganized Withdrawn Aggressive Non-communicative Victim


NCA HOLIDAY PARTYDECEMBER 1, 2014 | WESTBURY MANNOR



Nassau Counselors’ AssociationElementary & Middle School Luncheon

Mark Your CalendarMay 15th, 2015

Saundra M. Gumerove, Esq.

Fundamental Issues Facing Families with Children with DisabilitiesPlanning for the future of a Person with Disabilities

For more information, please contact:Rosemarie Alario | [email protected] Spiteri | [email protected]

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Former Teacher & District-wide ChairpersonPast President of New York State Council for the Social StudiesMember National, State, and Long Island Councils for the Social Studies

Cell: 631-974-4064•

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APPLY NOW!Nassau Counselors’ Association Honors Outstanding Individuals Making A Difference

In The Lives Of Others Through Their Personal Qualities & Contributions.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO NOMINATE THESEWONDERFUL PEOPLE DOING WONDERFUL THINGS

We are now accepting nominations for the following awards:

• ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR – a non-guidance administrator who supports and embrac-es the role of school counselors in the building.COMMITTEE CHAIR: Debbie Roth [email protected]

• COLLEGE COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR – someone in the college counseling setting (admis-sions, �nancial aid, student services, etc.,) who has contributed to the counseling profession at large; has led, mentored and supported professional development of counselors and has been involved in a broad array of professional activities. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Meghan Schlosser [email protected]

• EXEMPLARY GUIDANCE PRACTICE AWARD – recognizes a guidance practice currently in operation that is innovative, speci�c and easily adaptable to other schools.COMMITTEE CHAIR: Erin Beirne [email protected]

• JOSEPH BRUZZESE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS – our organization wishes to honor high school seniors who show a commitment to helping others in their school or community.COMMITTEE CHAIR: Linda Weiss [email protected]

• MARIE QUINN GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS – any student in a graduate counsel-ing program who has completed at least one year/12 credits and demonstrates academic excel-lence and commitment to the counseling profession.COMMITTEE CHAIR: Susan Sklar [email protected]

• SCHOOL COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR – a professional counselor who makes extraordinary contributions to students, school and the counseling community.COMMITTEE CHAIR: Eileen Connolly [email protected]

• MINI GRANT – a grant of monetary value, awarded to a high school that demonstrates need for implementation of a speci�c, well-planned program established for the bene�t of the students of the high school. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Bob Germino [email protected]

DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION(S) @ www.nassaucounselors.orgDEADLINE for submission is MARCH 13, 2015

To: Nassau County High School Guidance Counselors

The Nassau Counselors’ Association will be awarding several scholarships to students graduating in June 2015 from public or private high schools in Nassau County.

The organization wishes to honor seniors who have demonstrated exceptional concern for people. Eligi-ble students must show a commitment to helping others in their school or community. Financial status and academic achievement are not factors in the selection of candidates. The student must meet the following criteria:

1. Attend a high school in Nassau County2. Be a June 2015 graduate3. Plan to pursue further education after high school graduation.4. Show evidence of concern for others through leadership or participation in an activity that is devoted to helping people.

We are asking that each school do the following:

1. Select ONE CANDIDATE from the senior class who meets the criteria outlined above. NOTE: The person nominating the candidate must be a current member of the Nassau Counselors’ Association.2. Have the candidate complete the attached application and return it to the counselor.3. Attach one letter of recommendation from the counselor, activity sponsor, or another individual who can endorse the student’s involvement in the activity.4. Since academic achievement is not a factor, transcripts are NOT to be included.5. Applications must be submitted/postmarked by March 13, 2015 (late applications will not be accepted) to:

NASSAU COUNSELORS’ ASSOCIATIONJOSEPH BRUZZESE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE YEAR 2015

Linda WeissGuidance Of�ceSouth Side High School140 Shepherd StreetRockville Centre, New York 11570Phone: 516-255-8960Fax: 516-255-8823Email: [email protected]

Please Note. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. In May, a committee interview is required. (Finalists will be contacted to schedule an interview.) After all interviews, scholarship recipients will be noti�ed of their awards in June.



Last Name

Street Address

Home Telephone

High School Attending

Nominating Counselor

Anticipated Major

Name of postsecondary school that you will be attending

Applicant Signature: Date:

Middle InitialFirst Name

State ZipCity

Email Address

Telephone

The Nassau Counselors’ Association, sponsor of this scholarship, is the professional organization of school, college, agency and private counselors whose purpose is to coordinate and stimulate creative and experimental activities in the counseling and human development services. As such, we are a group of professionals who seek ways to assist students at all levels.

Return all the materials to your counselor prior to March 13, 2015. No incomplete or late applications will be accepted. The selection committee will interview all �nalists.

1. An essay (not to exceed two double-spaced typed pages) on one signi�cant activity that demonstrates your commitment to the welfare of others; describe this activity and its impact on your life and the lives of others.2. A resume which lists your high school and community involvements. 3. One letter of recommendation from your activity sponsor or counselor. 4. This application.

NASSAU COUNSELORS’ ASSOCIATIONJOSEPH BRUZZESE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

TO THE STUDENT: Please submit the following:

March 13, 2015 to:

TO THE COUNSELOR: Completed application and supporting materials must be submitted or postmarked by

Linda WeissGuidance Of�ceSouth Side High School140 Shepherd StreetRockville Centre, New York 11570 [email protected]


*Call For Volun-teers*

The Spring College Expo

That time of year is approaching again and the Expo would not be the same without the remarkable effort of our NCA members!

Whether you are a student, school counselor or retired member, we welcome members of all levels. By planning ahead and working together, we will be able to best assist our students and their fami-lies to make informed college de-cisions. Needless to say, this event is a great opportunity to create new connections with other counselors and/or college representatives.

If you are interested in volunteering

please contact Jackie Forman via

[email protected]

For additional information about the

Expo, go to our website:

www.nassaucounselors.org


LICACby Marley Goldman

CONFERENCE

n Friday, November 21st Nassau Counselor’s Association joined with East End Counselors’ Association and Western Suffolk Counselors’ Association to present the Long Is- land Counselors Annual Conference (LICAC) hosted by Dowling College. The day was �lled with a wide rangeof valuable information presented through the early bird workshops, college fair and two breakout sessions later in the day. There was a workshop for everyone, covering a variety of topics including College Admissions, Financial Aid, Bullying, Crisis Counsel-ing, and Acing the Counselor inter-view. Counselors were able to take part in three workshops throughout the day. Attendees left each workshop with new ideas and strategies to bring back to their schools.

We were able to welcome numerous colleges for our college fair, giving counselors and counseling students an opportunity to speak one-on-one with admissions representatives about their school. Representatives from local schools, SUNY schools as well as private and public schools were in attendance. LICAC was a successful collaboration among the Long Island Counseling Associations in bringing counselors from all over the island together. Dowling College provided a beautiful setting for counselors to connect, collaborate and network. We look forward to next year!

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SPRING COLLEGE EXPOSponsored by the Nassau Counselors’Association

Tuesday, April 215:30 - 8:30 PM

MACK SPORTS AND EXHIBITION COMPLEXHofstra University Hempstead, NY

Meet personally with representatives from over300 colleges, universities, career schools and military

services at the spacious, conveniently located

In addition to speaking with school representatives,you will have an opportunity to attend these valuable workshops:

• FINANCIAL AID • COLLEGE ADMISSIONS • STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS• STUDENT ATHLETES & THE NCAA • THE“SELECTIVECOLLEGE”PROCESS

PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE COLLEGE SEARCH ASSISTANCE*Remember to register for your individual barcode at gotocollegefairs.com to make your visit to the fair more productive!

Visit www.nassaucounselors.org for additional information.This event is offered as a FREE public service.

Detailed information about schools attending, speci�c workshop times & travel directions will appearin EXPO booklets, available from your counselor in April, as well as on our website!


Welcome to NCA

Each year, Nassau Counselors’ Association honors outstanding high school students

making a difference in the lives of others through their personal qualities and contributions.

We are seeking one nomination per high school of a current senior planning to pursue

higher education after graduation who has demonstrated evidence of concern for others

through leadership or active participation in clubs or service activities that are devoted to

helping people.

Applications must be submitted/postmarked by March 13, 2015.

Nomination forms and more detailed criteria can be found on pages 21 & 22

or visit: www.nassaucounselors.org

NASSAU COUNSELORS’ ASSOCIATION:JOSEPH BRUZZESE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

y name is Ronni Smithline and I would like to introduce myself as the Counselor Advocate for the NCA 14-15 school year. I have been retired from the Port Washing-ton Schools as Director of Guidance for the past eight years, but have remained very active in the school counseling community. In addition to being an administrator for many years, I was a school counselor and teacher of English/Reading for many years. So, if you are new or not so new to the business and need an ear or wish for any type of assistance, please feel free to contact me. No questions are silly and I will attempt to dialog with you as needed. Even if you have no questions, please let me know if you are new to Long Island counseling and where you are presently working so that I may welcome you proper-ly. If you are a job seeker and would like me to review your resume, please feel free to forward it to me. I can be reached at [email protected]. Please look on the NCA website at www.nassaucounsleors.org for all upcoming events and timely information. I look forward to hearing from you and good luck with your new positions!

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SPOTLIGHTON THE BOARD

NCA: Ronni Smithline has been a member of the Board for almost 8 years and has served in multiple positions.

Ronni currently holds the position of Counselor/Educator Retiree.

Education: Ronni holds a BA in English from Adelphi University, MA in Reading from Adelphi University, MA in Counseling from Hunter College and a Professional Degree in Educational Leadership & School Administration from CW Post University.

Ronni SmithlineHospitality

Counselor AdvocacyRetired Counselor Luncheon

NCA: Nicole Kregler has been a member of the Board for 3 years and has served as the Volunteer Coordinator of the Spring College Expo, before her role as Co-Chair. School: This is Nicole’s 4th year as a School Counselor, but �rst year at G.W. Hewl-ett High School. Education: Nicole holds a BA from Adelphi University and an MS in School Coun-seling from LIU, CW Post

Nicole Kregler,formerly Nicole Betts

Co-Chairperson ofthe Spring College Expo




NCA: Joe has served the NCA as a board member in multiple capacities, including Program Chair, Counselor of the Year committee chair, and currently, co-chair of the breakfast for new counselors. In addition, he has volunteered for various commit-tees and attended NCA events for more than 12 years.

School: Joe has happily served as a school counselor at POBJFK High School since 2005. He has been a POB educator since 1996, and also enjoyed those years as a teacher and middle school counselor.

Education: Joe holds a bachelor's in history from Fordham University. He has earned master's degrees in history and guidance and counseling from Brooklyn College.

Joseph IzzoNew Counselor

Intern Breakfast Co-Chair

NCA: Paula Curci has been on the CAP (Counselors, Administrators & Parents) committee for three years. School: Paula is a School Counselor at Sewanhaka High School. She is also the Co-adviser to the Family Career and Community Leaders of America club. Education: Paula holds a BA from Adelphi University. She also holds a MS and a PD from LIU Post.

Paula CurciCAP committee

Co-Chair

NCA: Frank Pizzardi is in his �rst year as a member of the board. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Fall College Expo.

School: Frank Pizzardi is currently the Director of Admissions at SUNY Old West-bury. Frank’s career in higher education spans 20 years and he has held positions in Student Affairs, Athletics and Financial Aid.

Education: Frank holds a B.A. from Dowling College and an MA from Adelphi University.

Frank PizzardiFall College Expo

Co-Chair




NCA: Debbie Roth has been a member of Nassau Counselors’ Association since 1994, and an Executive Board member for the last 12 years. Most recently, she has been the Chairperson for the Administrator of the Year Award and Facilitator of the presentations of Awards and Scholarships each June.

School: Debbie is currently a School Counselor at John F. Kennedy High School of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, where she has worked for the last twelve years. Before Kennedy, Debbie worked for eight years in Lawrence High School in the same capacity. Prior to working as a school counselor, Debbie was a classroom teacher in both Long Beach Catholic in Long Beach (2 years) and St. Agnes Cathedral School in Rockville Centre (8 years.)

Education: Debbie attended Hofstra University where she earned her Master’s Degree in School Counseling, (M.S. Ed) and Adelphi University where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Reading and Learning Disabilities. Her undergraduate degree comes from Molloy College in Rockville Centre. Clearly, Debbie supports local colleges and universities!

Deborah RothCoordinator of Awards

and Scholarships

Administrator ofthe Year Award

NCA: Mona Allen has been a member of NCA for 20 years, serving on may commit-tees including Exemplary Practices and Fall Expo. A member of the Executive board for 15 years, Mona co-chaired the Spring Expo for several years, served as President- Elect, President from 2010 to 2012, presided over PAC (President’s Advisory Committee) and is currently co-chair of The Send-Off Bash & Awards Ceremony. School: Mona has been a Guidance Counselor at East Meadow High School since 1996. Education: Mona holds a B.S in K-12 Education from C.W.Post and a M.Ed. in Counseling from Florida Atlantic University.

Mona AllenCo-Chair Send Off Bash

Awards Ceremony

NCA: Karen Cole has been a member of the Executive Board since 2004 and served as the NewsCAster editor for 9 years. She has been the Career Day Co-Chair for the past two years.

School: Karen is the Chairperson of Guidance at MacArthur High School in Levit-town, a position she has held since the 2002 school year. Prior to that, she was the Chairperson of Guidance at Hempstead High school, a counselor at Hempstead High school and was a special education teacher in several districts on the island. Karen began her career in education in 1977.

Education: Karen holds a B.A. in Special Education, an M.S. in School Counseling and an Advanced Certi�cate in School District Administration. She attended Rowan University and CUNY Queens College.

Karen ColeCareer Day Co-chair

NCA: Bob has been an active member of NCA since 1979. He has held various positions and has been a member of different committees of our organization as well as active member of New York Counseling Association. He was President, President-elect, Treasurer, Program Chair, NewsCaster(Editor and Business Man-ager) and Parliamentarian/Legislative Chair and Senator to New York Counseling Association. He was also a member of the following committees: Exemplary Prac-tice, Stu Agins, Mini-Grants, College Expos(Spring and Fall), CAP, Career Day, Holiday and Kick Off. Currently, he is on CAP committee, Chair of Mini-Grants and Stu Agins committees. He volunteers on Fall and Spring Expos.

School: At the time when he joined NCA, he was living in Queens and a counselor in a private school. Within that year he got a counseling job in the Sewanhaka Central HS District. He is currently retired and enjoying every moment. He loves to travel, hikes in Long Island parks and enjoys reading.

Education: Bachelor's CUA, Master's Assumption College and Manhattan College

Bob GerminoChair of Mini-Grantsand Stu Agins Award

NCAEnd of the Year Bash!

June 2nd, 2015Fox Hollow, Woodbury

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Guaranteed to be a Magical EveningEnjoy a day of professional development and discussion

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NewsCAster- March 2015

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