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Sharon Buckley Director of Counseling Department

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Patricia Ciampi Adjustment Counselor

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Amanda Haynes Adjustment Counselor

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Laurie Rohan School Counselor

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Kathleen Egan School Counselor

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John Patraitis School Counselor

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Kelly Stairs College & Career Counselor

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Cara Allison Counseling Admin. Assistant

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Sharon Buckley, Director of Counseling - Bio

Sharon Buckley joined the Grafton High School counseling team in 2019 after spending 20 years at Marlborough High School in various roles. She holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Framingham State University, an MSEd in Health Education from Worcester State University and a CAGS from Fitchburg State University in Independent Studies: School Counseling. Counseling was a career change for Sharon, as she first worked as an out-patient nutrition counselor and corporate wellness coach. She then segued into education as a Food/Nutrition teacher, Health Education teacher and ultimately landed in school counseling, where she rose to a district leadership role. Energetic and enthusiastic, Sharon employs a collaborative and team-building approach in working to support all students. She enjoys time at the beach, cooking, reading and spending time with her husband, three children and 5 grandchildren.

John Patraitis, School Counselor (Last Name Cars - I) - Bio

John Patraitis has been a school counselor at Grafton High School since 2006. He previously was a school counselor at Sutton High School and an educational advisor at Worcester North High School. He also worked as a college admissions counselor at Anna Maria College. He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College. He also has a Master’s in Education from Anna Maria College and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College. John has coached the Boys varsity basketball team at Grafton High for 19 years. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Kathy Egan, School Counselor (Last Name Pets - Z) - Bio

Kathy Egan joined the GHS Counseling Department in 1995 and is excited to begin her 28th year working with families in the Grafton community. She holds degrees in Psychology and Education from Westfield State University, and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Assumption University. She enjoys trying out new restaurants with friends and spending time with her husband, daughter and Finn, their English Golden Retriever.

Laurie Rohan, School Counselor (Last Name J - Petr) - Bio

Kelly Stairs, College & Career Counselor, School Counselor Class of 2028 (Last Name C & P) - Bio

Kelly Stairs joined the Grafton High School counseling team in 2023. Prior to Grafton, she was the Assistant Director of career services at Assumption University. She holds a BS in Psychology from Worcester State University and an MA in School Counseling from Assumption University. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys playing soccer and being outdoors with her husband, son, and dog Layla.