Wellness Services
W+H has a special place in my heart. There I learned that there are no boundaries. Now that I am taking rigourous courses in college, it is clear that W+H has prepared me exceptionally well. Many of the skills I learned at W+H, from time-management to a strong work ethic, are transferring over to Rice and are helping me tremendously. It is the culture of personal care at W+H that really makes it special; the environment fosters learning and encourages students to stretch beyond their comfort zones. Looking back, I could not have asked for a more valuable high school experience.
Astitva Soni '16
We have two full-time licensed professional school counselors available to work with our students and families with any social or emotional issues that arise. The School Counselors work with faculty and parents to determine how to best support each of our students as they grow-providing guidance on child/adolescent development and the student experience. Our goal is to ensure that our students have the skills and emotional tools to navigate an ever-changing world with a healthy sense of self.
Ms. Dina Congregane, LCSW
School CounselorDina Congregane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of experience working with individuals, families, adolescents, and children. She graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Marywood University and has extensive experience and training as a family systems therapist. While her frame of reference is family systems therapy, she has extensive training and experience in cognitive behavior therapy and provides individuals and families with cognitive and behavioral techniques to help make the connection between mind, body, emotions, and behaviors. This work has afforded her the opportunity to engage clients from an empowerment and strength-focused model. Ms. Congregane worked with families to address issues such as ineffective communication and anger management.
Ms. Christina Jackson
School CounselorChristina Jackson joined Wardlaw+Hartridge as a leave replacement School Counselor in October 2024. Ms. Jackson earned her Bachelor's degree in Family and Child Studies with a minor in Child Advocacy from Montclair State University. She also received her Masters degree in School Counseling from Montclair State University. After working with the Encore program and substitute teaching at W+H, Ms. Jackson is excited to be back and looks forward to helping students navigate the emotional and social elements of learning.
