Cloverleaf Local Schools

The mission of the Cloverleaf Elementary School Counseling Program, in collaboration with school staff, parents/guardians, and community members, is to lay the foundation for all students to achieve personal success in their academic, career, and personal/social development. The program advocates for the education of the whole child by providing a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum that is proactive and comprehensive in nature.

What does a School Counselor do?

Cloverleaf Elementary school counselors are available to help students reach their highest potential in the areas of academic, personal/social, and career development. To achieve this, school counselors provide a program of many services including:

Classroom & group guidance lessons
Short-term individual counseling
Short-term small group counseling
Short-term crisis counseling
Individual and small group appraisal
Individual and small group advisement
Referral assistance to outside community programs and services
Consultation & collaboration with parents/guardians, teachers, school personnel, administrators, and community members
Professional development

By means of these services, school counselors address students' developmental needs and concerns. Common topics addressed include study skills, organizational skills, feelings, behavior, coping skills, bullying, grief/loss, divorce, decision making, self-esteem, friendship, conflict resolution, and many more.

Elementary Prevention Coordinator-Mrs. Sweigert

My name is Taylor Sweigert and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor with a supervisory designation. This is my second year as the prevention coordinator here at the elementary school. Prior to finding my home at Cloverleaf, I worked as a school based therapist at Coventry Local Schools.

As the prevention coordinator, I am here to provide support to all students to help meet their social and emotional needs. I help to connect all the pieces needed in order to support a student academically, socially, and emotionally. I am here to help connect families to different resources in the community. If you are in need, I would be happy to support you in any way that I can. Please don’t hesitate to call me at (330) 302-0103 X11118 or by email by [email protected]cloverleaflocal.org.

When I am not at school, I am busy chasing my two busy toddler boys around. We love being outside, driving battery powered jeeps, and going on walks.

Elementary School Counselor- Ms. Lee

Hello, my name is Wendy Lee and I am a School Counselor at CES. This is my 9^th year here at Cloverleaf and my 21st year in education. Prior to becoming a counselor, I was an elementary teacher for 13 years. I work alongside 2 other amazing counselors; Taylor Sweigert and Lara Stafinski. I am so honored and excited to be a part of this amazing school family we have here at CES!

When I am not at work I enjoy hanging out with my three awesome children; Jude, Brock, and Charleigh. We love to go kayaking, camping, four-wheeling, swimming, rock collecting, and playing sports.

This year I am working with students in grades K, 2, and 4. The elementary years are full of growth, discovery, changes, and challenges. In order to meet students’ needs, I meet with students individually, in small groups, and do classrooms lessons. As a School Counselor, my primary responsibility is to promote the academic, career, and social/emotional development of all students.

If you need to get in contact with me, please email me at [email protected]. You may also contact me by phone at (330) 302-0103. I am eager to have a successful, fun school year here at CES. Go Colts!

Elementary School Counselor-Mrs. Stafinski

Hi, my name is Mrs. Lara Stafinski and I am one of two School Counselors at CES. Ms. Lee and I both have the privilege of following your child through their entire elementary career. During the 2022-23 school year, I will be working closely with all students in grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th. This year is going to be "Coltastic"!

This is my 15th year as a School Counselor at CES. I am a proud alumnus of Cloverleaf High School and my heart will always "bleed green". Mr. Stafinski and I are the proud parents of four amazing children (Cody 13, Campbell 11, Carlynn 8, and Cate 6), a Newfoundland dog named Maximus Decimus Meridius, two Dutch rabbits named Chocolate and Butterscotch, a spunky cat named Koda Mae, and we just added a new English Mastiff puppy named Ruby. We love being together, baking, walking in the parks, visiting zoos, and spending time with those we love. My goal is to make every child here at CES feel loved and learn how to feel confident in having the tools to handle any situation that may come their way! Please contact me anytime, (330) 302-0103 x11253 or [email protected] GO COLTS!

School Counseling Intern- Mrs. DelCastillo

Hi! my name is Mrs. Laura Del Castillo. I am a graduate student at Kent State working towards becoming a school counselor. I’m excited to be working with Mrs. Stafinski and Ms. Lee this year and meeting all of you! I have 2 daughters, Katie (6) and Lily (2) and a great husband, Mr. Del Castillo as well as a cat named Yoshi. Outside of school I love to go for bike rides, walks in nature, reading, spending time with my family, and playing with makeup.

School Counseling Intern- Miss Borsani

Hello! My name is Miss Borsani. I am an 8th grade science teacher at Cloverleaf Middle School and I am working towards also becoming a school counselor! I am so excited to work with Mrs. Stafinski and all of you this year :) Outside of school I love to run, read, and do yoga! I also have a 9 month old American Eskimo puppy and I coach volleyball at Cloverleaf High School.