H. S. Chase
Elementary School
School Counselors
Mr. Campbell has been a School Counselor for Waterbury since 2021. He holds a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Western Connecticut State University (2018). A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Western State University, and Associates Degree in Human Services from Housatonic Community College.
Ms. Barriera has been a School Social Worker for Waterbury since 2019. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham University (2016). A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Central Connecticut State University, and Associates Degree in Human Services-Pre Social Work from Naugatuck Valley Community College.
Mission
The mission of the school counselors of Waterbury Public Schools is to empower all students to reach their full potential and to be productive lifelong learners.
Vision
All graduates of Waterbury Public Schools will have the knowledge to grow, adapt, and achieve within a diverse, ever-changing global society.
Core Values
1. All students are unique individuals with the ability to succeed in a safe, supportive diverse and inclusive environment.
2. All students have equitable access to a high-quality comprehensive school counseling program that promotes social-emotional growth, academic achievement, and college/career readiness.
3. School counselors proactively advocate for the school counseling profession with an emphasis on the emotional well-being and developmental growth of all students.
4. School counselors collaborate with students, families, staff and community resources to enhance connectedness.
5. School counselors analyze and interpret data to evaluate, drive and improve programming in order to increase student success.