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.
Pupil Services Administrative Assistant:
Carrie Sanders
Email: csanders@
Ext: 7432
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)
- Agricultural Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Collision Repair Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Diesel 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 & Technical Design
- Engineering & Machining Design
- Web Development & Design
Contact Information:
Email: dshort@
Ext. 7435
Laura Gerber
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: lgerber@
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).
Scholarship opportunities
Student Resources
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
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.
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)
ASVAB – Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
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
