John H. Glenn High School Hosts Meet and Greet for Upcoming School Year

Photo courtesy of the Elwood Union Free School District, Story courtesy of Syntax

In preparation of the 2015-16 school year, Elwood-John H. Glenn High School hosted a meet and greet for incoming Glenn seniors to become acquainted with the school’s newly appointed guidance counselors Carolyn Pollina and Adrienne Nasser.

Both of the school’s most recent appointees bring to their roles a wealth of knowledge and experience in school counseling. Nasser began her education at Baruch College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 2003, she obtained her Master of Science in education counseling from Fordham University and soon after began working as a career counselor at Kingsborough Community College. As a supplement to her degrees, Nasser obtained additional coursework credit from the counseling program at Manhattan College and is currently in the school building leadership program at CUNY Queens College.

Pollina received a Bachelor of Science in child and family studies from SUNY Oneonta and a Master of Science in school counseling from Mercy College. In the field of counseling, Pollina has worked with a wide range of students, with her most previous experience as a high school guidance counselor at Carmel High School where she served more than 230 students in grades 10 through 12. In addition, Pollina has obtained several licenses and certifications including the New York State counseling permanent certification.

During the meet and greet, Glenn seniors and their parents had the opportunity to share some of the student’s ambitions upon graduating in June. Additionally, students were asked to fill out a brag sheet that includes the student’s personal goals, volunteer experiences and extracurricular activities.

“We thought it would be a good opportunity for students to come in and meet us as well as for us to meet the students,” said Pollina. “We hope they feel comfortable working with us as they begin their senior year of high school.”

Photo Caption: Elwood-John H. Glenn High School guidance counselors Lisa Sallie, Carolyn Pollina and Adrienne Nasser with incoming high school seniors Emily Dimitriou and Grace Franzese.