About The Counselors

COUNSELOR: Dana LeTard Vicellio

SCHOOL: Northwestern Elementary School

SCHOOL PHONE: 654-2786


About The Counselor

Welcome Parents!  My name is Dana LeTard Vicellio and I am the school 
counselor at Northwestern Elementary School.  I have a degree in Elementary 
Education from LSU and taught various elementary grades for approximately 10 
years.  I received my Master's degree in school counseling from LSU in 1995 
and my Education Specialist degree in counseling from LSU in 2005. I am also 
a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Louisiana (LPC),as well 
as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and National Certified School 
Counselor(NCSC). I love working with children and would be happy to talk with 
you about any concerns you may have about your child.  I offer individual and 
small group counseling for our students as well as whole class guidance 
lessons once a month. I am also the School Building Level Committee 
Coordinator/504 Coordinator and School Test Coordinator for Northwestern 
Elementary.

Mission Of The Department

In accordance with the American School Counseling Association's National 
Model, Northwestern Elementary's School Counseling Program strives to 
promote academic development, career development, and personal/social 
development by helping to establish a climate in which the school, parents 
and community emphasize academic excellence, a sense of responsibility and 
respect, and the development of a better understanding of oneself and 
others. Furthermore, Northwestern Elementary's School Counseling Program 
supports the mission of the Zachary Community School Board in striving to 
assist every student in reaching his or her maximum potential through high-
quality instruction and good stewardship of community resources.