School counseling and support is a critical component of education. We offer comprehensive school counseling and academic support that is predicated on the belief that all students are unique and dynamic individuals, capable of becoming responsive and productive adults. The essential nurturing of the body, mind and spirit along with a comprehensive curriculum allows us to educate the whole young woman. It is an ever-changing, ever-evolving commitment at STA.
School Counseling
Accommodations
St. Teresa’s Academy understands that students have different learning needs. We offer a limited number of testing accommodations for students with mild learning differences. Students who need executive functioning support may access our Achievement Center or Math Hub.
Academic Support and Services (pdf)
Contacts
Mary Gajewski, LMSW
School Counselor (Last Names A-K)
Accommodations Coordinator
ACT/College Board Accommodations Coordinator
#1 Club Coordinator
Amanda Johnson, LCSW, LSCSW
School Counselor (Last Names L-Z)
Sources of Strength Coordinator
Group Counseling Coordinator
MOCSA Program Coordinator
FBLA Co-Moderator
The Achievement Center is open every class period, as well as both activity periods for all students. The Center assists students in becoming more efficient and effective learners. We are here to help students improve their academic skills and aid in their academic success. Our primary goal is to assist students referred by teachers and counselors to become more independent, efficient, and effective learners. The Academic Achievement Center is an integral part of the campus community, interacting with faculty, staff, and students to provide a range of services designed to meet individual needs.
Contact
Katie Dolan, MA
Director of Achievement Center
Freshman STAR Seminar is a yearlong extended orientation focusing on life at STA. Students receive guidance and practice to develop executive functioning skills with an emphasis on completing a daily planner, submitting assignments on time, communicating with teachers, preparing for tests, using school resources (Math Hub, Activity Period, peer tutors, etc.), and planning long term projects.
Contact
Kaliyah Meriwether
STAR Seminar Coordinator/Director of Community & Campus Inclusion
This interactive student-centered learning atmosphere is comparable to a college math resource center. Students can schedule time in the Math Hub spaces to work collaboratively on homework and group projects, or prepare for upcoming assignments.
The Math Mentor Program develops leadership skills and the opportunity to teach and collaborate with peers. STA junior and senior Math Mentors serve as primary resources for their peers in the Math Hub.
The Fahey Learning Center houses the Technology Help Desk, STA’s library collection, and the STA archives. The Center is available to all students for individual study and group collaboration during their free periods from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily unless otherwise announced.