School Counselors
Kim Blair ([email protected])
302-571-5682
9th Grade (1st Semester): Last Names of E-K
Career Areas: Academy of Finance, Computer Network Administration/ITN, Legal Administrative Assisting, Teacher Academy
Education: The College of New Jersey - B.S. Elementary Education/Psychology, M.A. School Counseling
Counseling Experience: 21 years
Previous Experience: Appoquinimink School District School Counselor, Academy Park High School Counselor, Garden Grove Unified School District School Counselor, Grover Middle School Math Teacher
Hobbies: Soccer/Swim/Dive/Softball/Equestrian/Band/Chorus/Theater Mom to 2 teenage daughters, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, watching TV with my husband, and am a big fan of the Philadelphia Union!
Nicole Newman ([email protected])
302-571-5440
9th Grade (1st Semester): Last Names of L-Q
Career Areas: Engine Tech, Exercise Science, Legal Support Services
Education: Wilmington University: MS School Counseling, University of Delaware: BS Criminal Justice, Delaware Tech Community College: AS in Criminal Justice
Counseling Experience: 2nd year as School Counselor Howard HS of Technology, Crisis Negotiator/CISM with NCCPD 15 yrs
Previous Experience: Retired New Castle County Police Officer 20 yrs of service, Delaware Prevention & Behavioral Health- Behavioral Health Case Manager 2 yrs
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, camping and traveling with family; baseball/dance/theatre mom to 3 teen/young adult children, dog mom to 2 rescued four-legged children, love of all Philadelphia Sports, and Girls Volleyball Coach JV Howard Wildcats
Vonetta Pierce ([email protected])
302-571-5429
9th Grade (1st Semester): Last Names of R-Z
Career Areas: Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Nursing Technology
Education: M. Ed.., Secondary School Counseling, Wilmington University ; M. Ed., Temple University, B.A., Spanish, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Counseling Experience: 4th year as School Counselor at Howard HS of Technology; former part-time evening counselor, NCCVT Adult Ed.
Previous Experience: 24 years as a Spanish teacher: NCCVT and the School District of Philadelphia; 2 years, Student Activities Coordinator at Delcastle, former case manager at the Council of Spanish-Speaking Organizations in Phila, PA.
I was also a CNA for over 10 years.
Hobbies: traveling, crocheting, watching TV, and spending time with my family; author; director of nonprofit girls mentoring program
Trina Smith - Lead Counselor ([email protected])
302-571-5439
9th Grade (1st Semester): Last Names of A-D
Career Areas: Auto Diesel, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrical Trades
Education: Master’s of Education-Wilmington University and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology-Neumann University
Counseling Experience: 6 years
Previous Experience: I have 11 years experience as a social worker with the Division of Family Services. I was also a Forensic Interviewer, working with the Delaware Courts and Attorney General’s Office, for six years. I have four years teaching experience in Elementary and Middle School in ELA and Science.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling to new places and trying new restaurants and dishes and spending time with my family.