School Counseling

Melanie Zeitler has been at Moniteau as a school counselor since September 2024. She comes from just outside the city of Pittsburgh. She received her bachelor’s in psychology from La Roche University (2021) and her master’s of education in school counseling from Westminster College (2024). She did her internships at Wyland Elementary School in Hampton Township School District and Northgate Middle/High School. Prior to becoming a part of the Moniteau family, she worked in customer service and child care. During her time in child care, she worked as the lead teacher in a pre-kindergarten classroom at Lightbridge Academy Hampton Township. She has experience working with children and adolescents with special needs and working with students with various mental health needs. Ms. Zeitler wants to see all students reach their best potential no matter what path they choose beyond high school. Melanie is a member of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and looks forward to attending conferences that will help her continue to learn and grow in her field. In her free time, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family and boyfriend and leading a group of Girl Scouts in her local area.

Chelsea Vanasco has been at Moniteau as a school counselor since January 2022. She received both her master’s of education in school counseling (2021) and bachelor’s in criminology and criminal justice (2017) from Slippery Rock University. Prior to becoming a part of the Moniteau family, she worked as a transition coordinator for children who suffered from moderate to severe emotional disturbances. She previously worked in multiple Butler County school districts as a student assistance program liaison to offer services to students and their families. She has also worked as a behavioral health technician with children with autism and as a clinical manager at George Junior Republic in Grove City. Chelsea is the Student Assistance Program (SAP) coordinator, Advanced Placement (AP) coordinator, the NOCTI coordinator, and the advisor for the Moniteau Outdoors Club. She works to implement the district’s Chapter 339 Plan for Career Development both on the individual level and within the classroom setting, educating students on various future options and assisting them with anything they may need. She likes to emphasize the many options open to students once they leave high school, including college, trade school, apprenticeships, and the military. Mrs. Vanasco strives to help her students become the best versions of themselves, both emotionally and academically. Chelsea is a member of the Butler County Counselor Association (BCCA) and the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) and enjoys attending various conferences and training to stay up to date on mental health and educational resources that can be utilized with her students. In her spare time Chelsea enjoys outdoor activities, watching movies, and spending as much time as she can with her husband and son.