Guidance

Mrs. Mahady has been a school counselor since 2000. She has been a school counselor at Pleasant Valley Intermediate School since 2008. She graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Psychology. She obtained her Masters of Education degree in Elementary and Secondary School Counseling from Kutztown University. Mrs. Mahady enjoys being part of the collaborative team to help ensure the success of each and every child, both educationally AND socially! Mrs. Mahady wants students to know that her office is a “safe place” to go when needed.  

Ms. Romanisko has been a school counselor in the Pleasant Valley School District since 1997. She has worked with grades kindergarten through 7th grade. Prior to working for the district, Ms. Romanisko worked for the county mental health agency as a caseworker. She graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Counseling Education. Ms. Romanisko says, “The best part of being a school counselor is working directly with the students; especially during small groups. I enjoy getting to know as many of the students at PVI as possible, so I get out to visit classrooms and be in the hallways as much as possible.”