Guidance Services

Contact Information

Anthony DeFazio, Principal
Robert H. Gibson Technical School
adefazio@questar.org
518-273-2264

Kate Nickerson, Principal
Donald R. Kline Technical School
kathleen.nickerson@questar.org
518-828-4157

Mark Nizer, Principal
Marilyn A. Noonan School at Durham
mark.nizer@questar.org
518-697-5660

James Niedermeier
Associate Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability
james.niedermeier@questar.org
518-477-8771

Maggie Palmeri
Director of CTE
maggie.palmeri@questar.org

Questar III’s experienced guidance professionals are prepared to help students work toward their academic and personal goals. From student acceptance to graduation, our dedicated school counselors offer support and serve as a resource to students, parents and home districts.

 

Counseling Services

School counselors help students with:

  • Career counseling
  • Personal, family or school-related problems
  • Individual counseling sessions
  • Referrals to community agencies and services

 

Communication with Home Districts

Questar III counselors work closely with home school counselors to ensure student success both academically and personally.

 

College Information

To provide students with as many post-secondary opportunities as possible, counselors arrange:

  • College Admissions Workshops
  • Visits by College Representatives
  • Annual College Fair
  • Financial Aid Seminar

 

Student Recognition

School counselors recognize outstanding student achievement via:

  • Honor roll
  • Student of the month
  • Scholarships
  • Annual Awards Night

Regardless of the Career and Technical Education program they choose, Questar III’s guidance staff will help to direct students toward long-term success.

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