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Counseling

School Counseling Mission Statement:

The mission of the LaSalle-Peru Township High School Counseling Program is to develop and deliver a comprehensive, developmental, and data-driven school counseling program holding each student to the highest of standards. Through school-wide initiatives, small-group activities, and individual counseling services, students at LaSalle-Peru are inspired to become life-long learners and leaders in their community. By fostering a safe and challenging environment student strive for success, meet the challenges of an ever-changing and diverse world, and become advocates for their future.

School Counseling Program Vision Statement:

The vision of the LaSalle-Peru Township High School Counseling Program is that every graduate possesses to the tools necessary to be successful in overcoming the academic, post-secondary, and social-emotional challenges they will face in their daily lives. We envision that our students will strive for excellence, develop a passion for life-long learning, and grow to become leaders within their school and community.

School Counseling Program Beliefs:

Counselors at LaSalle-Peru Township High School believe:

  1. All students have a right to a comprehensive school counseling program that helps them to achieve their greatest potential.
  2. The School Counseling program should be proactive in nature and responsive to the specific and diverse needs of our students.
  3. The National Standards and Competencies as set forth by the American School Counselor Association guide our program to meet the academic, career, and social-emotional needs of our students.

  LP Counselors CARE

Career and College Readiness

Academic Advising

Respect for All

Emotional and Social Support

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Members of the Student Support Staff pose in a school hallway.

       

Counseling Office Staff

Rachel Balestri

Rachel Balestri

Titles: Administrative Assistant to Counseling
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 815-220-2751
Emily Carney

Emily Carney

Titles: Counselor/Division Chair
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 815-220-2745
Andrea Eichelkraut

Andrea Eichelkraut

Titles: Counselor
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 815-220-2740

Kaylee Haun

Titles: Counselor, Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 815-220-2701
Paola Milus

Paola Milus

Titles: Registrar
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 815-220-2749
Brandon Placher

Brandon Placher

Titles: Counselor
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: (815) 223-1721 Ext. 737
David Spudic

David Spudic

Titles: Counselor
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 815-220-2768

Ashley Swanson

Titles: Counselor
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 815-220-2755