Helping All Students Achieve Success

The mission of the Student Services Department is aligned with the District mission to help all students learn the skills, acquire the knowledge, and develop the behaviors necessary for them to reach their full potential as citizens who can meet the challenges of a changing society.

• The Student Services Staff work as collaborative partners with parents, teachers, administrators, and the community to promote positive self development, academic achievement, social responsibility, and life-long learning.
• The Counseling Department provides guidance services and interventions which focus on meeting the academic, personal/social, and college/career needs of all students. 

Academics

• Counselors assist students in their academic development and educational planning in a variety of ways including course selection, scheduling, assessing interests and abilities, and consulting with parents and teachers to see how students are progressing in their classes.
• Counselors also coordinate ongoing systematic activities designed to assist students individually in establishing personal goals and developing future plans.
• The best time to meet with counselors is before/after school or during Seminar.
• Students can also make individual appointments with counselors to discuss academic issues. 

Academic Supports (in English)

Academic Supports (in Spanish)

College & Careers

Counselors will assist students in exploring a wide variety of post secondary options. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Counselors will also help students understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work. The College and Career Room offers many resources and opportunities for students to explore post secondary options.

Personal & Social

Counselors are available to assist students with any personal or social concerns that may be affecting their learning. Counselors will help students acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills necessary for positive self development and academic success.
Individual and group counseling services are provided for students requiring additional direction. Group counseling allows the students a safe environment to explore their concerns with other students experiencing similar issues. Counselors also make appropriate referrals to outside community agencies for students in need of additional services.

Joseph Cooley 
joseph.cooley@d214.org 
847-718-5613

Kara Fisher
kara.fisher@d214.org
847-718-5660

Fernando Gonzalez
fernando.gonzal@d214.org
847-718-5664

Mona Hansra
mona.hansra@d214.org
847-718-5671

Nancy Karras
nancy.karras@d214.org
847-718-5665

Gabriela Medina
gabriela.medina@d214.org
847-718-5669

Sheila Rudden Shorey
sheila.ruddensh@d214.org
847-718-5666

Brittany Timberlake
brittany.timberlake@d214.org
847-718-5667

Amy Wieland
amy.wieland@d214.org
847-718-5873

Chris Danner
Police Liaison
chris.danner@d214.org
847-718-5774

Parisaw Fayeziz
Social Worker
parisaw.fayeziz@d214.org
847-718-5778

Tiffany Ferguson, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC
Health Services Supervisor 
Registered Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner 
tiffany.ferguson@d214.org
847-718-5663

Kara Fisher
Postsecondary Counselor
kara.fisher@d214.org
847-718-5660

Neil Hall
Speech Pathologist
neil.hall@d214.org
847-718-5783

Lisa Lamz
Police Liaison 
lisa.lamz@d214.org
847-718-5774

Mary Moore
Social Worker
mary.moore@d214.org
847-718-5920

Nick Nichols
School Psychologist
nick.nichols@d214.org
847-718-5775

Angela Paras
School Psychologist
angela.paras@d214.org
847-718-5952

Amy Santoro
Social Worker
amy.santoro@d214.org
847-718-5718