A message from Interim Director of School Counseling Jessie Walsh...
“The Jesuit, Latin term, Cura Personalis, meaning care for the whole person, guides the work of school counselors at Saint Ignatius College Prep. We strive to build relationships with students to foster healthy academic, social and emotional development.
Our office is often the first point of contact for parent/guardian and student questions. We strive to facilitate student success in and outside the classroom.”
“We have an open-door policy. Our dedicated counselors would love to connect with you.”
OUR SAINT IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL COUNSELORS ARE READY TO HELP YOU!
HOW WE WORK WITH STUDENTS
Facilitate Academic Support Offer Social/Emotional Support Offer Skill Development Tips We Care of the Whole Person!
HOW WE WORK WITH OUR FAMILIES
Serve as Collaborative Partners Offer Annual Speaker Programming Offer Guidance and Support Provide Academic & Mental Health Referrals
HOW WE WORK WITHIN OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Collaborate with Faculty and Staff Help Create Successful Class Pathways Focus on Individual Student Needs Serve on Interdisciplinary Teams Foster a Positive and Inclusive Environment Serve as Coaches and Moderators
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How to see a Counselor
Stop by our office on the 3rd floor, Room 310
You can always email non-urgent matters, questions or issues
Text-A-Tip Line for Saint Ignatius College Prep Text WOLFPACK to 844.823.5323
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call/text 988 1.800.SUICIDE (800.784.2433)
Self-Harm Hotline 1.800.334.HELP (800.334.4357)
COMING SOON:
VIRTUAL COUNSELING ROOM FOR RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE VIA BLACKBAUD LOG-IN
Meet the Team
List of 6 members.
Jessie Walsh 01
Interim Director of School Counseling
Eileen Novak
School Counselor
Mark Tilkes
School Counselor
Mahalia Gilot
School Counselor
Sean O'Connor
School Counselor
Ann McNellis
School Counselor
Saint Ignatius College Prep
Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in the heart of Chicago, is a diverse community dedicated to educating young men and women for lives of faith, love, service and leadership.