List of 6 items.

• Mora Sorial

  Mora Sorial has over 25 years of educational experience in the K-12 and higher educational settings. After graduating from Barnard College, Columbia University with a B.A. in Biological Sciences (minors in Education and Religion), she went on to pursue master’s degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University: M.A. in Social-Organizational Psychology; Ed.M. in Psychological Counseling. She also holds a master’s in Special Education (Monmouth University) and is a certified Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDTC). Mora has served as a school counselor and Director of Student Relations prior to Ranney and held multiple leadership positions. Mora’s student-centered approach to academic support and strong collaboration with faculty and families is an instrumental part of the student support program at Ranney. She currently serves as the Chair of the Student Support Department and is proud to be the parent of three Ranney Panthers. 

• Dana Geroni

  Dana Geroni has over 16 years of extensive experience as a school counselor, holding certifications as a NJ School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of School Counseling along with being an Approved Clinical Supervisor.  She has earned a master’s degree in Counselor Education from Kean University and a Director of School Counseling certification from Monmouth University.  Dana also has dedicated over 11 years to working as a mental health clinician in a private practice.  In her role as the Upper School Counselor, she collaborates with students, families and faculty members to provide comprehension support for academic, social and emotional growth. Additionally, Dana is a member of the Upper School Student Support Team and the Upper School Division SEL Team, furthering her dedication to student emotional well-being and success. 

• Dan Lauber

  Director of International Student Programs Mr. Dan Lauber earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chinese from Georgetown University, studying abroad at Peking University in Beijing, and Master of Arts in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and previously served as Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for New York University’s Shanghai campus. He also spent three years as a college counselor in China, counseling students and their families using English and Mandarin.

• Ali Le Vine Pugsley

  Alison Le Vine Pugsley is a certified NJ School Counselor with a MA in School Counseling from Seton Hall University and a BA in Psychology from the University of Richmond. She has worked in education for 11 years as an Administrator, College Academic Advisor, Educational Specialist, and most recently School Counselor. As the Lower and Middle School Counselor, she meets with students and leads class instructional time focusing on SEL topics, skills, and strategies. Alison is on the Lower School Student Support Team and Lower School SEL Team. She holds a MS in Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She previously worked at IMG Academy as a Mental Conditioning Consultant, working with student-athletes, professional athletes, and various organizations on developing mental performance skills and strategies.

• Natalie Minichino

  Natalie Minichino has more than 20 years of experience in education, school administration, and counseling. She holds an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Mrs. Minichino also earned a certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University. She has post-master’s degree training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) from The Beck Institute (PA), mindfulness from Oxford University (UK), and coursework in supporting neuro-diverse children and adolescents through Landmark College (VT).    

• Ashley Trotta

  Ashley Trotta is a certified NJ/NY Reading Specialist, Teacher of Reading, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, and Elementary School Teacher. She is also an Institute for Multisensory Education Orton-Gillingham certified teacher with a Reading Specialist M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University and a B.S. in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University. As the Lower School Learning Specialist at Ranney School, Ashley facilitates student support interventions. She is well-versed in administration of assessments, data analysis, and diagnostic teaching. She also works with teachers to enhance their accommodations and differentiated instruction.