2025: Long Islanders Voted Alisa O’Brien – St. Mary School Best Guidance Counselor!
Alisa O’Brien – St. Mary School
16 Harrison Avenue, East Islip
(631) 581-3423 – saintmaryschoolei.org/guidance-counselor
Hailing from St. Mary’s School in East Islip, Alisa O’Brien has been named Long Island’s Best Guidance Counselor, a well-deserved honor recognizing her dedication to student success. As both a certified Guidance Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Alisa brings a wealth of expertise to her role, drawing from her experience in both clinical and school counseling fields. She is known for her compassionate approach, working closely with students to help them navigate academic challenges, personal growth, and emotional well-being. With a friendly and team-oriented attitude, she employs a variety of techniques to ensure every student feels supported. Beyond the classroom, Alisa also provides valuable resources for parents, fostering a strong network of support between home and school. Her unwavering commitment to her students makes her an invaluable asset to St. Mary’s School.
2024: Long Island Voted Jacqueline Verre Best Guidance Counselor!
Jacqueline Verre
150 Lincoln Street, Farmingdale
(516) 434-5210 – farmingdaleschools.org
Jacqueline Verre, the dedicated Guidance Counselor at Farmingdale High School, excels in fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment for students. Her commitment to maximizing each student’s potential is evident through various initiatives. Notably, she extends her support to students with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity in the college admissions journey. Jacqueline Verre’s passion and proficiency make her an invaluable asset to the Farmingdale Guidance Department, shaping the future success of students.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Stephanie Pina – Baldwin Best Guidance Counselor!
Stephanie Pina – Baldwin
841 Ethel T. Kloberg Dr, Baldwin
(516) 434-6125 – baldwinschools.org
Stephanie Pina is a guidance counselor at Baldwin High School’s counseling center, which offers a robust program to meet the needs of its students. Ms. Pina kindly and expertly assists students with their social and emotional conflicts. Counselors like Ms. Pina are crucial in helping students make informed decisions and develop life skills throughout their four years of high school. Students are grateful for Ms. Pina for helping them to navigate complex issues such as the transition from middle to high school and high school to college, family life, personal and social issues, post high school planning, and more.
