Counseling Department
Counselor's Corner
The main goal of the Counseling Department is to help all children reach their full potential by developing an understanding of self and an appreciation for others. The School Counselors achieve this goal through individual and group counseling, educational programs and assemblies, conferences, and referral to community resources.
A parent may request individual counseling for their child by contacting their School Counselor. Permission is needed for any child to receive regular counseling, whether individual or group.
We wish you and your child much success on their educational journey!
Email: dhermanni@barnegatschools.com
Phone: (609) 660-7500 Ext 27106
Ms. Dana Hermanni, School Counselor
Welcome to Horbelt! My name is Dana Hermanni, and I am a School Counselor at Horbelt. A little background on myself: I did my undergraduate work in Psychology and TV/Film Communications at The College of New Jersey, and then I pursued my Masters in Education and School Counseling certification at Georgian Court University.
I’ve spent time working in classrooms as a substitute teacher and as a paraprofessional, prior to starting my career as a School Counselor at Jackson Memorial High School as a long-term substitute counselor.
For three years, I worked as a school counselor at Russell O. Brackman Middle School here in Barnegat. Last year, I had the opportunity to join the counseling team at Horbelt. My goals are to cultivate social emotional awareness, kindness, and resilience within each of our students and to motivate them to achieve their individual potential. Collectively, we also strive to reduce harassment, intimidation, and bullying and increase compassion and understanding within our school communities.
I hope you all have a wonderful year!