School Counseling

The school counselors at PCTVS are here to serve as advocates for the students and provide the vital link between the school, home, special services, and outside agencies. Through the School Counseling Department, students are provided with assistance and information related to course selections, college and career planning, and personal/social development.

PCTVS School Counselor Resource Page

The PCTVS School Counselor Resource Page provides direct links to information that can assist each student with creating a plan to help them achieve their post-secondary goals. The resources include:

View the full PCTVS School Counselor Resource Page here.

Student Assistance Coordinators (SAC) / Crisis Counselors

If your child or you should be experiencing mental health distress or if you believe harm is imminent, please call 911 or your doctor immediately. Please feel free to contact your child's School Counselor or a SAC/Crisis Counselor with any non-emergency concerns you may have. View our SAC / Crisis Counselor team and resources to assist with Mental Health Concerns here.

Safety and Wellbeing Assessment Team (SWAT)

The Safety and Well-Being Assessment Team (SWAT) at PCTVS is a dedicated multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all members of our school community. Learn more at the Safety and Well-Being Assessment Team webpage here.

PCTVS Student Support Program

The PCTVS School Counseling department is offering personal counseling, academic planning, and college/career planning for the 23-24 school year.

Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays

Times: 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Guidance Department (Across from C-Wing Media)

Teen Center - Supported by NJCDC & NJDCF

The Teen Center offers an array of services for any PCTVS student who wishes to participate. Participation is completely voluntary, and a parental consent form is required prior to accessing services.

Official PCTVS School Counseling Twitter

Check out our official Twitter page here!

Request a Transcript

Please note: PCTVS is now using Parchment for transcript services. Access Parchment and create an account here.

Virtual College Tours

Virtual College Tours available here.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid Help
HESAA Hotline: 609-584-4480 or 800-792-8670
Monday – Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am – 5pm

To email your child’s school counselor, please click on their name below.

PCTI Counselors

Jill Aboyoun Health & Medical Sciences (A-Z) Cosmetology (A-L) (973) 389-4286	Nicole Christian Construction Technology (M-Z) Performing Arts (M-Z) (973) 389-4149	Daniel Diaz Automotive Technology Cosmetology (A-L) Applied Engineering (11th) (A-L) Construction Technology (9th) (973) 585-2231	Jillian Diaz Communication Arts (A-L) Applied Technology (A-L) (973) 389-4220

Bertha Hannigan Information Technology (A-Z) Education & Human Services (M-Z) Applied Engineering (12th) (973) 389-4240	Debra Lewis Information Technology (A-Z) Education & Human Services (A-L) Applied Engineering (12th) (973) 389-7223	Katrina Najem Communication Arts (M-Z) Applied Technology (M-Z) (973) 389-4176	Nicole Neidleman Finance (M-Z) Business Careers (M-Z) (973) 389-4238

Stacey Pinto Criminal Justice (A-L) Culinary Arts (A-L) (973) 389-4157	Alima Pudup Performing Arts (A-L) Construction Technology (A-L) (973) 389-4237	Erika Rios Biotechology - Early College Option (973) 389-5063	Alla Shahin Finance Business Careers (973) 389-2229

Laura Vacca Health & Medical Sciences (A-Z) Cosmetology (M-Z) (973) 389-4241	Rolando Watley Criminal Justice (M-Z) Culinary Arts (M-Z) (973) 389-4233

STEM Counselors

Laura Bania
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering
STEM Grades 9-12
(973) 585-2224

Lauretta Cregar
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering
STEM Grades 9-12
(973) 389-7236

David Inigo
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering
STEM Grades 9-12
(973) 585-2234

Daniel Piekarz
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering
Grades 9-11
(973) 790-6000 ext. 5024