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Carolyn Manley
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Director of School Counseling
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As the Director of School Counseling, SEL teacher, and Middle School Advisor, Carolyn Manley brings over 30 years of teaching and counseling experience to SAA. Carolyn is an integral part of the Academic Resources and Counseling Department, focusing on providing a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate program.Carolyn believes in a comprehensive counseling program that focuses on the whole child while addressing the academic, personal/social emotional and academic development of all students.
Carolyn tells us that, “life is filled with challenges and celebrations, and my goal is to help students learn to embrace their uniqueness; discover their talents; believe in themselves, and to provide support to students when life gets difficult.” The SAA counseling program is focused on identifying and alleviating obstacles so that children can work to their fullest potential. Carolyn works with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings, helping students build skills in areas like emotional management, stress management, self-awareness, and communication.
Since earning her bachelor's degree in Family and Social Services from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago, Carolyn has worked in an educational setting ever since. She has taught and counseled students of all ages, from preschool through college/university levels. In 2013 Carolyn joined SAA as the School Counselor. From day one, she has worked to build Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and frameworks into the curriculum and culture of the school. She believes that SEL skills are life skills and that SEL provides a solid foundation in which to learn and grow.
Carolyn is a lifelong Chicagoan from the South Side of Chicago, and a mother of two independent school graduates.
Carolyn tells us that, “life is filled with challenges and celebrations, and my goal is to help students learn to embrace their uniqueness; discover their talents; believe in themselves, and to provide support to students when life gets difficult.” The SAA counseling program is focused on identifying and alleviating obstacles so that children can work to their fullest potential. Carolyn works with students in individual, small group, and classroom settings, helping students build skills in areas like emotional management, stress management, self-awareness, and communication.
Since earning her bachelor's degree in Family and Social Services from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago, Carolyn has worked in an educational setting ever since. She has taught and counseled students of all ages, from preschool through college/university levels. In 2013 Carolyn joined SAA as the School Counselor. From day one, she has worked to build Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts and frameworks into the curriculum and culture of the school. She believes that SEL skills are life skills and that SEL provides a solid foundation in which to learn and grow.
Carolyn is a lifelong Chicagoan from the South Side of Chicago, and a mother of two independent school graduates.
