•  WELCOME TO THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

    *Please be aware that this section of the website is under construction.  If you are looking for information that you cannot locate, please contact us by phone at 609-971-2020 then choose option 3.

    The Guidance and School Counseling office at Lacey Township High School extends a warm welcome to students, parents, and guardians. Guidance services are an integral part of the high school’s total educational program. Each student is an individual with unique goals, experiences, problems, abilities and resources. The department is designed to help students develop positive self-concepts, effective decision-making skills, and a sense of responsibility for their actions. Counselors work with the individual and their families, as well as with groups.   All counselors assist with academic planning, the college admissions process, vocational planning, career planning, and personal concerns.

    Lacey Township High School Counselors

    Mrs. Stephanie Cook
    scook@laceyschools.org
    609-971-2020, 2017
    Mrs. Stephanie Cook is an experienced school counselor since 2004, and is proudly serving her second year here at Lacey Township High School.  Her academic resume includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Dickinson College, as well as a Masters of Education and an Education Specialist Degree from James Madison University.  As a resident of Lacey, she is thrilled to be working in her own community. Mrs. Cook’s primary goal as your child’s school counselor is to promote their academic, personal, and social development.  Helping students feel secure personally and emotionally enables her to work with them to set meaningful academic goals.

    Mrs. Nicole Cruz
    ncruz@laceyschools.org
    609-971-2020, 2018
    Mrs.Nicole Cruz will be going the Lacey Township High School Guidance Department in January 2018, replacing Mr. David Rivera.  Mrs. Cruz graduated from Georgian Court University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and went on to obtain her Masters in Education with my Certificate in School Counseling. She is very excited to work in this wonderful school district to prepare the next generation to be productive citizens of society.  As a School Counselor, Mrs. Cruz feels her primary role is to promote academic, personal, and social/emotional development of all students. She will be meeting with students individually and in small groups throughout the year. Another aspect of her job will be collaborating with teachers, administrators, staff, families, and stakeholders to ensure LTHS is fostering an encouraging, safe, and effective learning community for our students.

    Mrs. Barbra DeChiaro
    bdechiaro@laceyschools.org
    609-971-2020, 2013
    Mrs. Barbara DeChiaro has been a school counselor at Lacey Township High School since 1998. Mrs. DeChairo feels that adolescence is a time of rapid change and growth for all teenagers. It also presents many challenges for today’s youth. She feels her role as a school counselor encompasses not only academic planning but also personal growth. She enjoys working with her students and helping them take the necessary steps needed to achieve their full potential as future adults. Mrs. DeChiaro graduated from Caldwell College with a degree in biology and obtained a master’s degree from Georgian Court College. Mrs. DeChiaro also holds a New Jersey certification in student personnel services.

    Mrs. Stephanie Law
    slaw@laceyschools.org
    609-971-2020 x2011
    Bio coming soon.

    Mrs. Margaret Rand
    mrand@laceyschools.org
    609-971-2020, x2016
    Mrs. Margaret Rand welcomes you to the Lacey Township High School Guidance Department! Mrs. Rand feels privileged to be a school counselor here, working with families to promote the academic and personal success of all students. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Rowan University and a master’s degree from Monmouth University with certifications as a School Counselor and Supervisor.  Though her career began in the corporate world, Mrs. Rand quickly found her true passion is supporting others in their journey to success. Helping others to maximize their potential and opportunities is far more rewarding to her than producing a bottom line. Mrs. Rand has many years of experience as a classroom teacher at the elementary and middle school levels and all of these varied experiences have provided her with a strong foundation and background to provide comprehensive school counseling services to students and families.

    Ms. Elyse Winkle
    ewinkle@laceyschools.org
    609-971-2020, 2015
    Ms. Elyse Winkle is a committed and enthusiastic School Counselor who previously served 5 years at Lanoka Harbor Elementary School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Montclair State University followed by a Masters of Education with a school counseling certification from Georgian Court University. Ms. Winkle also holds certifications as a Student Assistance Counselor, Supervisor, and Director of Guidance. As a lifelong learner, Ms. Winkle aims to positively motivate, guide, and counsel students through focusing on each individual students’ needs throughout their high school experience.

    High School Student Assistant Coordinator

    Mr. Thomas Faulkner
    tfaulkner@laceyschools.org
    609-971-2020, x2009
     Mr. Faulkner returns to Lacey High School after serving at the Mill Pond School for the last two years.  He graduated from Kean University with a Bachelor Degree in Education as well as a Masters Degree in Counselor Education. He also holds certifications as a Student Assistance Coordinator, Mental Health Screener through the NJ Department of Human services,  and a NJ Disaster Response Crisis Counselor.  He is also a member of the Lacey Township Municipal Alliance, the Lacey Township Task Force and the Ocean County Emergency Response Committee. A firm believer in encouraging a student to be involved in clubs and activities, Mr. Faulkner is Lacey H.S. Head Softball Coach and also assists with the high school’s Fishing Club and AADA. 

    Lacey Township Middle School Counselors

    Watson "Mike" Heilala
    wheilala@laceyschools.org
    609-242-2100
    Bio coming soon.

    Mrs. Loren Heuschkel
    lheuschkel@laceyschools.org 
    609-242-2100
    Bio coming soon.

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