My name is Mark Kowalsky, and I am a college counselor at Schechter School of Long Island. Beginning my 45th year in education working with teenagers, I have taught high school English, been a guidance counselor in public school and a college counselor, always helping teens learn about themselves and their places in the world. This is definitely the best part of my job. My current position at Schechter is by far the best job I have had. I am all about caring, community, and learning, so Schechter has all the qualities that I admire. I have a B.A. in English, a Masters Degree in English Education and a Masters Degree in School Counseling. I love reading and anything that takes me to the world of art history.

I am Art Mandel and am one of the college counselors. I have been a college counselor for over 30 years and have traveled from coast to coast, and from Canada to our southern border visiting over 350 colleges and universities, meeting with admissions officers and students. I have also been the Director of Guidance for the Roslyn School Districts where I built and directed the counseling program from K-12. I hold three advanced degrees and attend a variety of conferences to insure that Schechter is state-of –the-art. My greatest joy is working with students to find the right college fit where they realize their dreams and will thrive as they prepare for their future.

My name is Jade Battaglia and I am the 9th and 10th grade School Counselor. I received my Masters in School Counseling from Hofstra University in 2010 and joined the Schechter family in 2011 where I have been pursuing my passion for working with students along their social, emotional, and academic journeys. Through various stepping stone activities, I work closely with each student individually and in groups to ease them into the college process. My favorite part of any day is when a student pops into my office to ask a question or just have a chat!