The Rome City School District is proud to celebrate our dedicated team of school counselors during National School Counseling Week!
The 2026 National School Counseling Week, celebrated Feb. 2-6 and sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contributions of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Our school counselors are committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and career development of all Rome CSD students, working collaboratively with families, teachers, and administrators to create a supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. They play a vital role in building-wide and district-wide initiatives and events, while also providing individualized support through counseling sessions, small groups, and classroom lessons to ensure that students have the tools they need to navigate challenges and achieve success.
Happy National School Counseling Week and thank you to all our school counselors for all you do to amplify student success! Learn more about our school counselors on the RCSD Counseling Services webpage.
Meet the Rome CSD School Counseling Team:
District: Amanda Jones, Director of Student Services
Rome Free Academy: Maureen Nash, Erin Mauer, Jennifer Meisenhelder, Ryan Tuggey, Brooke Kopek, Michelle Skibitski, Deborah Daskiewich
Strough Middle School: Ona Cimbalo, Michael Gzik, Joann Mecca
Bellamy Elementary: Michael Vargas, Joseph Renzi
Denti Elementary: Susan Mirabelli Amoroso, Ashley Wood
Gansevoort Elementary: Miriam Rose, Amanda Sanefski
John E. Joy Elementary: Rebecca Roberts, Madison Usyk
Ridge Mills Elementary: Carol Ann Miller, Kaycee George
Stokes Elementary: Amy Doolen
Clough Pre-K: Tina Campos
Pictured above: Clough Pre-K School Counselor Tina Campos with students in the Early Childhood Program.
Pictured above: Gansevoort Elementary School Counselors Miriam Rose (left) and Amanda Sanefski (right) pose with their National School Counseling Week signs. Miriam’s sign reads as “I amplify students’ success by… providing opportunities for students to enhance their belief in development of whole self and ability to succeed." Amanda’s sign reads as “I amplify students’ success by… watching kids complete their goals.”
Pictured above: John Joy Elementary School Counselors Rebecca Roberts (left) and Madison Usyk (right) pose with their National School Counseling Week signs. Rebecca’s sign reads as “I amplify Students’ Success by... ensuring that every student feels seen, heard and valued as part of the school community!” Madison’s sign reads as “I amplify Students’ Success by... helping students recognize their strengths, believe in themselves, and try again when learning feels hard.”