Counseling - Haddonfield Middle School

Middle School Counseling

Name

Extension

Sarah Carangelo x2001
8th Grade

Nicole Ettinger x2003
7th Grade

Joseph Zobel x2002
6th Grade

Meet the Counselors/The Student Support Team

As a team we work together to ensure that every student at Haddonfield Middle School sees the Counseling Center as a safe space to access supportive adults. While we are each assigned to a grade level and loop with our students for the duration of their time at HMS, we all work together to create a compassionate environment and help any student in need of assistance. We are also here to support staff if they are concerned about the social/emotional well being of their child. We see parents as partners and encourage parents to always reach out to us to discuss your student.

Sarah Carangelo:

Hello! My name is Sarah Carangelo, and I am excited to serve as the eighth-grade school counselor at HMS this school year. I hold a master’s in Counseling in Educational Settings from Rowan University along with a New Jersey School Counselor certification and the Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. I also earned a B.A. in Public Relations from Rowan, where I had the opportunity to participate as a four-year student-athlete.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of leading impactful initiatives, including serving as a state coordinator and program director for a pre-college student services grant, developing a statewide counseling curriculum for the NJ GEAR UP state project, and helping secure $35 million in grant funding to support academic and enrichment programs for New Jersey students. I also worked as an adjunct professor and a school counselor in other capacities. I am proud to bring this experience into my role at HMS.

The HMS Counseling Office is a welcoming space for all students. Whether they are seeking academic support, guidance on personal or social-emotional challenges, or simply a safe space to talk, I am here to help. My goal is to support students as they balance school, extracurricular activities, and their evolving personal identities while navigating friendships and the many changes they face.

As your child’s school counselor, I will work closely with them as they transition from elementary school to high school. Together, we will focus on building independence, accountability, and strong decision-making skills, all while fostering kindness and self-compassion along the way.
I look forward to working with HMS students, parents, and staff to make this school year a positive and rewarding experience!

Here is how you can reach me:

Sarah Carangelo

856-429-5851, Ext 2001

[email protected]

Nicole Ettinger:

My name is Nicole Ettinger, and I am currently working with the seventh-grade population of students in the 2024-2025 school year. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a graduate degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work. I have over 17 years of experience as a school social worker and counselor, and I have been at HMS for the past 12 years.

I have worked closely with young people of all ages. Over past summers, I have volunteered at a weekend-long grief-and-loss camp in order to work with children and adolescents who have lost a loved one. I feel strongly that all adolescents are in need of guidance and support throughout their middle school experience, and my goal is to help them feel safe and comfortable in a school setting. I believe in a holistic approach where we consider the students’ physical, emotional, social and mental-health needs in order to help them transition to middle school and have a successful three years with us. I strive to help students build a strong, positive self-image that promotes the self-confidence they need for academic and social success.

I have an open-door policy and encourage students to seek me out as they need guidance throughout middle school. I am truly looking forward to working with our seventh-graders this school year and providing them with a safe and supportive environment in which they can express themselves, regulate their emotions and learn effective coping skills.

All seventh-grade students have the opportunity to join counseling groups and have been invited to my Google classroom where I will share resources as well as school- and counseling-related information and activities.

Here is how you can reach me:

Nicole Ettinger

856-429-5851, Ext 2003

[email protected]

Joseph Zobel:

My name is Joseph Zobel and I am embarking on my tenth year as a school counselor.

I graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Assessment as well as a Master’s Degree in School Counseling.

In my time as a school counselor, I have spent seven years at the high school level assisting students with college/career readiness as well as helping support students both emotionally and academically. Most recently I have been working with students at the 3^rd – 5^th grade levels teaching them social as well as emotional skills and helping them grow into the best self they can be.

I love to be involved with the school community! In my time I have created a peer mentor program, parent night presentations, comprehensive counselor curriculum guides, and more. I have also been a school activity advisor, facilitated parent and student programs and coached various athletics. Interacting with students and the community outside of the Counseling Office is extremely important to me.

I enjoy being a school counselor because it allows me to be a student advocate. I am the adult in the building whom your student can go to when needed. I have an authentic and genuine interest in all of my students. I aim to create an environment that supports the student and results in a positive therapeutic relationship.

Collaboration is paramount when working with the student population. I believe that working alongside our parents, teachers and administrators is key to the student’s success.

I look forward to working with everyone at Haddonfield Middle School. Go Dawgs!

Here is how you can reach me:

Joseph Zobel

856-429-5851, Ext 2002

[email protected]

Services Provided/The Role of the School Counselor:

Advocate for the success of all students
Individual student counseling
Small group counseling for interested students
Refer students who need additional support to outside therapy and counseling
Collaborate with outside providers
Identify resources in the community to meet the needs of families
Participate in IEP meetings for students who have social/emotional goals
Serve as case managers for students with 504 plans
Assist families who have questions or concerns about their child
Serve as a resource for teachers when students are experiencing mental health needs
Support students in crisis
Participate as a member of the Intervention & Referral Services (I & R S team) to develop action plans for students requiring support in regular education
Assist students facing peer conflict and challenges
Support students experiencing peer conflicts
Contribute to a school culture of inclusion
Provide a safe and confidential space for students
Build and encourage coping skills

Therapy/Mental Health Counseling

School Counselors are here to support the emotional health and well being of all students. School Counselors cannot provide ongoing mental health counseling and therapy. Mental health treatment and therapy requires licensed mental health professionals and clinical oversight. We can help connect you to local counselors and therapists and support your child’s therapy goals in school.