High School Student Services Staff

Carrie Bean

School Counselor, Grades 9

Carrie Bean has worked at Schuylerville since the 2002-2003 school year. As a career education counselor, she is focused on helping students get a better understanding of the types of careers that are available to them as well as arranges for them to get “real-world” experience through the district’s internship program.

Carrie also is responsible for guiding students with their career preparation. This includes working with the students through practice interviews, resume writing, learning how to dress for the job and much more!

Additionally, she works with the local business community to build partnerships for the mentoring/internship program and to increase the community’s aware of this program.

“The support and collaboration from the school and community is incredible. Schuylerville is truly a wonderful place to work—and the kids here are the best!”

Prior to coming to the Schuylerville School District, Carrie was a career counselor at Sage College where she also earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology. She earned her master’s degree in guidance and counseling, as well as her post-master’s certificate at Sage Graduate School. Carrie is a 1987 graduate of Schuylerville High School.

Janine O’Brien

School Counselor, Grades 10-12

Janine began working for the Schuylerville School District in the 2006-07 school year. Prior to coming here she had a counseling internship in the district’s Student Services office while she was earning her master’s degree in guidance & counseling from Sage Graduate School. Janine also has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Albany.

Janine assists students and their families in developing educational, career and personal goals. She assists students with completing college applications and helping to prepare for life after graduation. Additionally, Janine offers peer mediation when necessary, facilitates parent-teacher meetings, monitors student progress/achievement and communicates with parents.

“I enjoy being part of a support system for students and their families. I believe it is very beneficial to establish positive working relationships that can be built upon throughout the years. Creating a safe and comfortable environment for all students is a top priority and I strive to continually advocate in the best interest of our students and school community.”

Sarah Rust

School Counselor, Grades 10-12

Sarah has been a high school counselor with the Schuylerville School District since 2016. Prior to joining the Student Services team in Schuylerville, she was a high school counselor in the Corinth Central School District for ten years.

Sarah works with students and families throughout the high school to help them reach their post secondary goals. She loves being a school counselor and enjoys assisting students with course selections, goal-setting, the college application process, conflict resolution, and so much more! Additionally, Sarah consults with teachers regarding student progress and facilitates parent-teacher meetings.

“I’m honored to work with the students and families in Schuylerville. I always look forward to guiding students in the direction of their goals, both in high school and beyond.”

Karen Maciariello

School Psychologist, Grades 9-12

Sarah earned her Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Frostburg State University in Maryland. She also earned a Master’s Degree in General Education and her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Elmira College.

Karen began working in the district in the 2006-07 school year. Prior to coming to Schuylerville, she was a school psychologist at the Cornwall Central School District for five years. Before working at Cornwall she was a mental health worker at Four Winds in Saratoga.

Karen, who was born and raised in Italy, came to the United States to attend Skidmore College where she doubled majored in psychology and English. She went on to earn a master’s degree in school psychology at the College of Saint Rose.

 As the grades 9-12 school psychologist, Karen is responsible for evaluating and assessing students to determine if they are struggling with learning disabilities,  behavioral, and/or emotional concerns. She conducts academic, behavioral and cognitive assessments for the Committee on Special Education (CSE) as well as for the Section 504 Committee. Furthermore, she provides group and individual counseling and works with the district’s CSE to provide students and their families with appropriate services. She is a member of the high school’s MTSS (Multi Tiered Support Systems) Team to assist struggling students with viable academic, behavioral, and/or social emotional supportive strategies. Karen is also responsible for providing CSE students with group and individual counseling and working with the district’s CSE to provide students and their families with appropriate services.

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Newsletters

Each month, newsletters are posted with information pertaining to students in grades 9-12.

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