Ms. Lynn Schussel

Hello! My name is Lynn Schussel and I am proud to introduce myself to you as HBW's Carnegie House School Counselor!

The 2022-23 school year will be my 3rd year here at HB. Prior to coming to Verona, I spent 6 years working as a counselor for the Franklin Township Public Schools in Somerset, NJ. Before moving into a counseling position, I volunteered over 1,700 hours through AmeriCorps as an Education Specialist in Orange, NJ. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Rutgers University, an M.Ed. with a focus in School Counseling from the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, and an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University.

I am passionate about education because our jobs are so critical in shaping the trajectory of the lives of our students. School counselors are crucial to developing academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success for all. I believe each and every student has dignity, worth, and the capacity to learn in a safe school environment. Here at HBW, I strive to provide a comprehensive counseling program, including classroom guidance, academic planning, responsive services, and system support. 

When I'm not in school, you can find me at the gym, on the couch with a good book, traveling, or, when it's warm, in the sand at the beach. I work part-time during the school year (and full-time over the summers) as a fitness coach at Orangetheory. I'm also a voracious reader and love tearing through the list of New York Times bestsellers, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, playing Scrabble, and doing crossword puzzles.

I'm very much looking forward to getting to know and work with you!

PS. Don't forget to check out HBW's School Counseling website!