Jeff is new to the Newton School, but has spent the last seven years as a school counselor, including two years at Granite Valley Middle School in Monson, MA and five years at Twin Valley Middle High School in Whitingham, VT. Before becoming a school counselor, he spent many years working in social services with teens, working at group homes and assisting young adults find stable housing. When not at work you can find him reading, playing guitar, spending time with his two wonderful kids and searching for the next great band. He believes that humor, kindness and mutual respect can make school a truly enriching place for all students to be.