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David Krasky |
David Womack Guidance Counselor (954)262-4508 dwomack@nova.edu |
The Guidance Program at the Lower School is both developmental and comprehensive. It is based on the National Standards of the American School Counselor Association. The focus of the program is student success. Competencies are aligned with the philosophy and mission statement of the school. The role of guidance is not an entity unto itself. It is a program that includes student competencies, developmentally appropriate activities and processes to achieve appropriate outcomes for positive character development. Our team approach emphasizes involvement of all school personnel and staff, providing direct services to students, and working in consultation and collaboration with staff, parents, and members of the community.
The staff of the Guidance Program consists of David Womack, Lower School Guidance Counselor, and David Krasky, School Psychologist. The staff, assisted by NSU practicum students, interns and postdoctoral residents, collaboratively works to support the mission and goals of the program.
David Womack holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Education and Clinical Psychology. He has been in education and mental health counseling for 23 years as a School Psychologist, Mental Health Psychologist, Director and Administrator of a Mental Health Clinic, Psychotherapist, and Guidance Counselor. He was one of the first mental health professionals to incorporate eustress (positive stress) activities in the therapeutic milieu. He has made presentations of research work and program development at major professional conferences and has worked extensively with children, their families, the courts, and the schools. In addition, David has developed and led many parenting classes and workshops throughout the country. He currently is developing research to identify parameters for character and citizenship education.
David Krasky graduated from NSU with a Specialist in School Psychology. He previously worked for three years at a school for Severely Emotionally Disturbed students. He has taught middle and high school classes, trained staff on school wide behavior systems and conducted individual academic assessments. As the School Psychologist at University School, David helps meet the academic, behavioral and social/emotional needs of the students, parents and faculty. One of his main roles is serving as the liaison between the Learning and Research Academy and all grade levels. Additionally, he also serves as a Child Study Team member in which teachers, administration and guidance proactively discuss the possible interventions that may be implemented in order to improve students' academic or behavioral difficulties.