Guidance Department

Welcome to the LaGuardia Arts Guidance Department.

Shelliann Roach
 
 
Students are assigned to a Guidance Counselor based on the student's grade level and studio. We do this so families can receive support that is specific to their needs. 
 
At this time, most family meetings are being held virtually.  Please email your Guidance Counselor to set up a meeting.

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Guidance Counselor Information

Guidance Counselors provide advice on student programs and post-secondary plans.  They do not perform schedule changes. Please follow the information that is sent to you regarding any changes of schedule.  The link to the Course Add/Drop Form is in the Links section on our homepage.

 

Fine Arts Counselors            
COUNSELOR E-mail ROOM 12TH 11TH 10TH 9TH
Phil Cohen Pcohen16@schools.nyc.gov 321B A-H A--E A-J A-He
Thomas Pappas Tpappas2@schools.nyc.gov 321A I-P F-L K-Q Hi-O
Janice Wang Jwang32@schools.nyc.gov 321C Q-Z M-Z R-Z P-Z
             
Dance Counselor            
COUNSELOR E-mail ROOM All Grades      
Chris Gonzalez CGonzalez8@schools.nyc.gov 809B A-Z      
             
Drama Counselor            
COUNSELOR E-mail ROOM All Grades      
Jasmine Jusino jjusino@schools.nyc.gov G-47 A-Z      
             
Music (Instrumental & Vocal) Counselors            
COUNSELOR E-mail ROOM 12TH 11TH 10TH 9TH
Phil Cohen Pcohen16@schools.nyc.gov 321B A-B & Sa-Se D-F & S U-Z I
Chris Gonzalez CGonzalez8@schools.nyc.gov 809B I-J & Sf-Sz G & T-V A-B & H-J D-F
Jasmine Jusino jjusino@schools.nyc.gov G-47 E-H C-Instr., H-J NONE G-H
Delfina Leston Dleston@schools.nyc.gov 323A D C-Vocal, W-Z C A-C & T-Z
Thomas Pappas Tpappas2@schools.nyc.gov 321A T-Z A D-F J & S
Suzette Persaud Spersaud@schools.nyc.gov 323D K-R K-R K-R K-R
Janice Wang Jwang32@schools.nyc.gov 321C C B G & S-T NONE
             
Technical Theater Counselor            
COUNSELOR E-mail ROOM All Grades      
Delfina Leston Dleston@schools.nyc.gov 323A A-Z      

Resources

Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention Specialist

My name is Alex Falk, but you can just call me Alex. I go by he/him pronouns (or anything intended with love and respect) and I am your new SAPIS counselor. My email is Afalk@laguardiahs.org

I am very honored and grateful to be joining this community, and to help our young people access the agency to build healthy lives and relationships, and cultivate joy and equanimity. 

SAPIS offers: 

  • 1-1 Confidential counseling-

To refer a student, simply send me an email and I will follow up with the student

  • Classroom presentations (Topics of lessons include)- 

      • Fentanyl Awareness, Effects of Substance Use (Illicit drugs/prescriptions/Alcohol/Tobacco), Dangers of Vaping, Life Skills (goal setting/decision making/personal responsibility), Digital Citizenship, Safe Dating, Stress Management

  • Positive alternatives to substance use-

    • Mindfulness, Meditation, Music-making, Visual art, Digital Design, Sound baths, Student Zines, Activism, Community Outreach

- My hours are 9-4:30pm 

- I’m located in room 235

- Come say hi!

A little about me:

For the past 6 years I have been the SAPIS counselor at HS560 City-As-School. While at City-As, I co-founded a program called MAD Academy (Music Art Design), where student artists collaborated with creative industry professionals to create community arts projects including the largest mural in NYC, collaborating on a song with DMC of Run DMC, and pressing a vinyl record of all original songs.

I am a certified sound therapy practitioner and mindfulness educator. I believe that simple mindfulness tools and deep listening practices can be accessible, and are a powerful tool for healing and transformation.

I have a BFA in studio composition from SUNY Purchase. I love using my audio engineering, song writing, and production skills to help students access their voice and find purpose through creativity.

Guidance Google Join Codes

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njwoqc4 Class of 2023 Post-Secondary Planning

 

 

Social Worker

Ebony Campbell, DSW, LMSW

Ewrightcampbell@schools.nyc.gov



Dr. E. Campbell is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has a passion for working with young people, which is why has spent her entire 15 year career in schools. Dr. Campbell works from the strengths perspective when working with students. She firmly believes that helping young people focus on their internal strengths and positive coping strategies will help them build a positive mindset. The strengths perspective helps young people build on their best qualities, find their inherit strengths, and improves their resilience.


Dr. Campbell provides brief individual and group counseling, along with crisis intervention. She also specializes in workshops around racism, sexism, women's empowerment, relationship abuse and prevention, life skills and many more. Dr. Campbell believes in empowering students to stand in their truth and meeting them where they are.

Social Worker

LaKeisha Fable, LCSW, School Based Support Team Social Worker 

Lfable2@schools.nyc.gov 

 

Ms. Fable is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is a part of the School Based Support Team (SBST). The SBST supports the achievement of students who are struggling academically or behaviorally. The outcome of an SBST meeting is the development of an Individualized Education Plan for Special Education Students. 

 

Ms. Fable is driven by providing support, resources and skills to students and families in need. Ms. Fable takes pride in providing the best services and support that caters to an individual or group’s needs. Her goals include assisting students and families overcome whatever obstacle(s) or challenge(s) that may arise. In addition to her primary job functions which include participating in the SBST, Ms. Fable also provides short term group and individual counseling. 

 

Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist (SAPIS)

Alex Falk, Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist

afalk@laguardiahs.org

 

The Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Specialist (SAPIS) supports students through a variety of issues.  The SAPIS provides social-emotional learning workshops and substance prevention education.  An empowerment & leadership program helps students growth and maturity.  Our SAPIS also provides short term, one-to-one services.   Our SAPIS partners with the Department of Health, the Mayor's Office to combat Dating Violence.  Our SAPIS works closely with  the Guidance and Support team. Teachers, staff, students, or family members can submit referrals. Please contact our SAPIS if you need suppport or resources.