Guidance Staff

The Guidance staff can be reached at 201.227.7791. Please follow the prompts and enter the extension of the person you would like to contact or, if you would prefer, contact by email by clicking on the person's name. The fax number is 201.567.4853.

Mr. Michael Zelizo
Counselor, extension 1073

Mr. Zelizo joined the Guidance Department from the Math Department in September 2013. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Villanova University in 2005 and his Master’s Degree from William Paterson University in 2011. Mr. Zelizo leads our Ambassadors program, which helps new students to CHS get acclimated to the district. In addition to his responsibilities as a Guidance Counselor, Mr. Zelizo is the HIB specialist for the high school.

Mrs. Cathy White
Student Assistance Counselor/504 Coordinator, extension 1208

Mrs. White came to Cresskill in 2006 as a member of the Child Study Team. In 2008 she moved to the guidance department as a Student Assistance Counselor (SAC). In September 2013 she became the 504 Coordinator for the Middle/High School. Mrs. White received her BA in Psychology from SUNY Geneseo and her Master's in Social Work from NYU. She completed her SAC certification coursework at New Jersey City University. In addition, Mrs. White is the district's anti-bullying coordinator.


Ms. Kristin O'Connell
Administrative Assistant, extension 1068