Meet the Counselor

Meet the School Counselor 

Meet the New School Counselor 

Hello! My name is Ellen Belarmino and I am the new school counselor at EastlakeElementary School. Before this, I was a school counselor at Parsippany Highs School for 19 years. I’m excited to become part of the Eastlake family and get to work with such amazing students, families, and staff each day! I am a proud mom of two college-age kids (Kelly & Radon) and in my free time, I love spending time with my family and friends, and my two cats, Pudge and Lola. I also enjoy reading novels, listening to music, going to Broadway shows, and spending time at the beach.

What Does A School Counselor Do? 

Referral to the Counselor 

Students can ask to meet with me by  filling out an "I Need To See The  Counselor" form found outside the Counseling office. 

Parents and teachers can let me  know that they need to speak with  me via phone and/or email. 

Individual Counseling 

Students may be referred for  individual counseling as  deemed necessary by  parents/guardians, and  teachers. Students may also  self-refer or ask their teacher  to speak with the school  counselor. 

Small Group  

Counseling 

Group counseling is  available for students  

based on school and  

student needs. 

Small groups require  parent permission 

Consultation /Collaboration 

Counselor meets with  

parents/guardians and staff to: Provide support for parents  seeking help 

Provide referrals to community  resources 

Share information about their  child within the boundaries of  the counselor’s professional  ethics 

Help identify and assist  

students with academic  

difficulties 

Student Services 

Intervention & Referral  

Services Chairperson 

504 Committee Chairperson Anti-Bullin Secialist 

Classroom Guidance 

I reach 100% of the K-5  student population through  teaching SEL/character  education classes throughout  the school year. Topics  include: 

Effective Problem Solving Conflict Resolution 

Kindness 

Friendship 

Diversity 

Coping Skills 

Perseverance 

Honesty 

Empathy 

Anti-Bullying 

And Much More!
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