Counseling Services

Mission Statement

The mission of Hopewell Valley Regional School District's School Counseling Services Department is to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. School counselors are advocates who provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement. School counselors work in partnership with other educators, parents/guardians, and the community to assist in preparing all students in the Hopewell Valley Regional School District with the knowledge and skills needed to be productive, contributing members of society.

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Kevin Kirwan
counselor
609.737.4000 x5703
kkirwan@hvrsd.org

Kevin Kirwan graduated from Trenton State College in 1979 with a Bachelors degree in Industrial Arts Education. He began his career at Fisher Junior School, teaching for two years. Kevin also owned a small business that specialized in custom furniture and millwork. Kevin joined Hopewell Valley School District in 1986. He taught Woodworking, Construction, Architectural Drawing, and ran a Co-Op program in trades. Kevin began the peer mediation program and supervised the peer leadership program at Central High School. He graduated in 1996 with a Masters degree in counseling from Rider University. Kevin began at Bear Tavern in 1996, was at Timberlane from 1997-1999, and came back to Bear Tavern in 1999. Kevin has been at Bear Tavern ever since, working with the students and faculty.