As your son/daughter’s school counselors, we will be meeting with your child at various times throughout their career at Dauphin County Technical School. During these meetings, we will discuss his/her progress and future plans beyond graduation. Students are welcome to meet with one of us by scheduling an appointment. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have. We can be reached at (717) 652-3170.
Counselor Assignments:
Tonya resto
Career & Technical Assignment:
- 9th Grade: A-D (last name)
- Dental Assistant
- Emergency & Protective Services
- Exercise & Sport Science
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Foundations
- Veterinary Assistant
Contact Information:
Email: tresto@
Ext. 7433
Jamal Wells
Career & Technical Assignment:
- 9th Grade: E – Ma (last name)
- Automotive Technology
- Collision Repair Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel Technology
- Small Engine Equipment Technology
Contact Information:
Email: jwells@
Ext. 7460
Denise Short
Career & Technical Assignment:
- 9th Grade: Mc – R (last name)
- Commercial Art
- Computer Networking Technology
- Cosmetology
- Engineering & Drafting Design
- Engineering & Machining Design
- Web Development & Design
Contact Information:
Email: dshort@
Ext. 7435
Scholarship opportunities
Anna-Kate Clancy
Career & Technical Assignment:
- 9th Grade: S – Z (last name)
- Building Construction Technology
- Carpentry
- Electrical Construction & Maintenance
- HVAC
- Landscaping and Greenhouse Production
- Masonry
- Welding Technology
Contact Information:
Email: aclancy@
Ext. 7452
The DCTS school social worker collaborates with school counselors, administrators, student services, academic and CTE teachers, students, and families. The social worker to identifies and addresses barriers to success, through resource integration and supportive services. The social worker is the assigned McKinney-Vento liaison, the foster care point of contact, and addresses student attendance concerns. The social worker also provides crisis response and assessment, as well as brief supportive counseling. Additionally, social worker oversees the Wolverines ROCK (Resources Opportunities and Connections for Kids).
Student Resources
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
Mrs. Resto along with a HACC representative will be helping students to apply to HACC for College in the High School courses in the Auditorium on April 30th at 8:00am. Students will be notified in advance.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce an All-Agency Job Fair on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Farm Show Complex.
This is an opportunity to connect one-on-one with representative from over 30 state agencies. Attendees will be able to explore career paths and learn more about building a future with the Commonwealth.
Register at the following link: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/recruitment-events/commonwealth-job-fair
This camp is designed for students interested in health sciences or considering a career in healthcare. Specifically, this camp offers hands-on, immersive experiences in the fields of athletic training, clinical mental health counseling, exercise science, nursing, physical therapy, and speech therapy. Space is limited, so we encourage you to share this opportunity with interested students soon.
For more information, visit this link: https://www.lvc.edu/about/camps-community-programming/nextgen-healthcare-camp/
Link to the online application (prepare application essays before starting the application): https://redcap.link/SciSurg2026
**Application closes May 29**
ACademics & Scheduling
Drop/Add Period: Students are permitted to request class changes only during the first two weeks of the semester during what is called the add/drop period. Requests are typically fulfilled if the issue is due to a scheduling error, missing class, or a need for a different academic level (honors, CP, regular). Changes based on teacher preference or lunch preference are not permitted.
** Starting in the 26-27 school year, DCTS students will be required to have 28 credits to graduate. This includes the new addition of a personal finance course as required by PDE (see below). Current Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors must take personal finance (.5 credits, one semester) in order to graduate.
Community and Mental Health Resources
Resource Map for Students and Families [short-sheet]
Click this link to view an up to date list of Community and Mental Health Resources.
Course Selection information
College and Career
Career Exploration:
O*Net – Online database of thousands of careers. Take the interest profiler quiz below to learn more about what type of job best suits you, then bring that information back to O*Net to research careers that best fit your interests, skills, and abilities!
Education Planner – Resources to help you navigate life after High School (explore careers, find colleges, financial planning)
12th Grade Presentation – College Planning
11th Grade Presentation – Intro to College
College Research Template – Use this spreadsheet to start a list of colleges you are interested in!
PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) – This website allows students to apply for the PA state grant, but also has a lot of valuable information about Financial Aid and paying for college.
Questions to ask at a college fair or campus visit: PDF
Testing Resources:
Dual enrollment/College in the high school
