Counseling

Our Herbert Hoover Counseling Team:

Counseling Secretary
Email :
732-452-2940 x 31005

Ms. Jordan Smothers, Grade 6  Counselor
Email Ms. Jordan Smothers
732-452-2940 x 31007

Ms. Stephanie Gallo, Grade 7 Counselor
Email Ms. Stephanie Gallo
732-452-2940 x 31012

Ms. Laura Williams, Grade 8 Counselor
Email Ms. Laura Williams
732-452-2940 x 31006

A student may request an appointment with his/her counselor through the secretary in the Counseling Office.

We pride ourselves on providing comprehensive support for all students. Our goal is to address not only our students' educational needs, but the emotional needs as well. By working collaboratively with our students, their teachers, and their parents we believe that our students are positively supported during their time in middle school, and well prepared for their journey into high school. We are looking forward to the 2022-2023 school year and helping our students achieve success.

Communication Procedures for Parents

If a parent/guardian has a concern with one class, please complete the steps below:

  1. Logon to the parent portal.  You can email each teacher directly from the current schedule.

  2. Call the main office and leave a message for the teacher (instruction cannot be interrupted).

  3. The teacher will respond to phone message/email within 48 hours.

  4. At the time of the conversation, the parent/guardian should discuss questions, concerns, etc.

  5. If necessary, the teacher/parent can arrange a conference for a mutually convenient time.

If a parent/guardian has a concern with more than one class, please complete the steps below:

  1. Call the guidance office and ask to speak to the child’s school counselor.

  2. The school counselor will arrange a

    meeting during a time when grade-level teachers can meet with the parent/guardian, school counselor, and student to discuss concerns.

  3. Team meeting times take place during the school day (during the grade level elective or phys. ed. period).  It will take a few days for the counselor to arrange the meeting with the parents and the team.