Explore Our New School Counseling Info Hub

We’re excited to introduce our updated School Counseling Info Hub – your central resource for all things counseling at Glenbard West. Whether you’re registering a new student, looking for academic planning tools, or exploring post-high school options, you’ll find everything you need in one accessible, easy-to-navigate place.

Visit the Info Hub for the most current forms, timelines, helpful links, and contact information – all designed to support students and families throughout the school year.

Important Forms and Requests

• Schedule Change Request Form
• Transcript Request Form
• Student Withdrawal Form
• Local Job Listings for Students

• Work Permit Information and Application are listed below

Instructions for Incoming Freshman Coming from a Private School, Homeschool, or Middle School Outside the Glenbard District

• If your child is moving on from Hadley or Glenside, we should already have their student information in our database. There’s no need to submit additional details.
• If your student does not already attend Hadley or Glenside, please proceed with the next step: Pre-Registration for the Class of 2029 

Instructions for Students Transferring to Glenbard West from Outside District 87

If your student is transferring to Glenbard West from a school outside of District 87, please follow these steps:

• For students currently attending another Glenbard school:
  Contact one of the School Counseling administrative assistants for assistance. Their contact information is listed below.

• For students currently attending any other school: Pre-Registration for New Students

• Once we have received their pre-registration, we will reach out to you by email. You must provide us with a working email address. 

Work Permit Requirements

To apply for a work permit, you’ll need the following:

1. Academic Requirements: Passing all classes
2. Documents:
   • Birth Certificate (we should have this on file)
   • Current Physical Exam (within one year of application)
   • Letter of Intent from Employer (an offer letter including work hours, duties, and manager contact information)
   • Signed application by a parent or guardian
   • Social Security Card

Submit all documents to Ms. Ferreira or Ms. Yangas in the School Counseling office.

• Work Permit Application
• Additional Information from DuPage Regional Office of Education

Schoology

Visit Schoology (a Schoology account is not required for access) to find updates and additional information regarding:

• Upcoming Events
• College & Career Planning
• Scholarships
• Testing Information

School Counseling Faculty

For assistance or questions, feel free to contact the following counselors:

• Jeremiah Wiencek – Department Chairperson
  [email protected] 
• Anthony Bergantino – School Counselor
  [email protected] 
• Malaika Khan – School Counselor
  malaika_khan@glenbard.org
• Tad Keely – School Counselor
  [email protected]  
• Mike Neberz – School Counselor
  [email protected] 
• Lissete Ochoa – School Counselor
  [email protected] 
• Kruti Parikh – School Counselor
  [email protected] 
• Natalie Rubino – School Counselor
  [email protected] 
• Rhiannon Sieck – School Counselor
  [email protected] 

Counselor Caseloads by Grade Level

Find your counselor based on your grade and last name:

Class of 2026 (Seniors)

• A – Ca: Ms. Sieck
• Cha – Fo: Mr. Neberz
• Fr – Je: Mr. Bergantino
• Ji – L: Ms. Ochoa (Spanish EL)
• M: Mr. Wiencek
• N – Sam: Ms. Rubino
• San – Stal: Ms. Parikh (Non-Spanish EL)
• Stam – Z: Mr. Keely (Spanish EL)

Class of 2027 (Juniors)

• A – Bl: Ms. Sieck
• Bo – Do: Mr. Neberz
• Du – Hod: Mr. Bergantino
• Hoi – Kei: Ms. Khan
• Ji – L: Ms. Ochoa (Spanish EL)
• Mart – Ng: Mr. Wiencek
• Ni – Ri: Ms. Rubino
• Ro – So: Ms. Parikh (Non-Spanish EL)
• Sp – Z: Mr. Keely (Spanish EL)

Class of 2028 (Sophomores)

• A – Bus: Ms. Sieck
• Butt – Fa: Mr. Neberz
• Fe – J: Mr. Bergantino
• K – L: Ms. Ochoa (Spanish EL A- K)
• Ma – Mil: Mr. Wiencek
• Min – Pea: Ms. Khan
• Ped – San: Ms. Rubino
• Saw – Th: Ms. Parikh (Non-Spanish EL)
• Ti – Z: Mr. Keely (Spanish EL L-Z)

Class of 2029 (Freshmen)

• A – Butt: Ms. Sieck
• Ca – Dig: Mr. Neberz
• Dis – Ham: Mr. Bergantino
• Han – K: Ms. Ochoa (Spanish EL A-K)
• L – Mc: Mr. Wiencek
• Ol – Rus: Ms. Rubino
• Rut – Sy: Ms. Parikh (Non-Spanish EL)
• T – Z: Mr. Keely (Spanish EL L-Z)

School Counseling Support Staff

• General School Counseling Questions
  [email protected] 
• Patricia Fanella – Administrative Assistant to Jeremiah Wiencek
  [email protected] 
• Beatriz Romero De Ferreira – Administrative Assistant to School Counseling (Spanish Speaker)
  [email protected]
• Mary Yangas – Registrar
  [email protected]