Meet Our Counselors
- Thomas Filippone
- Corinne Santarpia
- Paul Song
- Rebecca McEvoy
- Adam Rothschild
- Reyhan Garcia
- Meghan Brennan
Thomas Filippone
Tom Filippone
Hello PHS Tigers! I'm Mr. Filippone, School Counselor at Princeton High School. What you may not know, is that I originally started out wanting to be a Middle School Math Teacher! During college, I also served as a substitute teacher in both middle and high school. After graduating from college, I continued on to becoming a counselor and never looked back.
I am a proud father of two; one older daughter and one younger son. Growing up, my favorite sports to play were basketball and baseball, and my favorite sport to watch is definitely football. I am a diehard Jets fan that truly bleeds green, and my emotions can oftentimes be dictated by a win or a loss!
Throughout middle school and high school, the main extracurricular activity that had the greatest impact on my life was being a part of the band program. I started with the clarinet in middle school, and progressed into high school playing the bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, and even a little tenor sax. I also held a job at a card and gift store in the mall for much of high school and during college breaks, where I learned the value of a dollar, customer service, how to wrap gifts, how to set up a display case, and a little too much about Beanie Babies…
As a result of these experiences, I have a love and an appreciation for the arts, sports, dedication, hard work, and family. And I am proud and happy to be a part, and to have you as a part, of our family at PHS!
Corinne Santarpia
Paul Song
Paul Song
PaulSong@princetonk12.org
609.806.4282 x 3537
9th Grade: H - Kh
10th Grade: E - H
11th Grade: Gu - Kim
12th Grade: Gil - Ken
Some of my favorite memories as a kid include riding on the subways with my friends to watch games at Yankees Stadium and imitating our favorite players on the street playing stickball. I also enjoyed going to South Korea during the summers to spend time with my relatives and really learning about my roots. My family eventually moved to NJ when I was in high school. I believe that the mix of my urban/suburban familiarities is a great asset for my students.
I attended Rutgers College where I met my wife and graduated with a degree in psychology. We have two young boys who keep us on our toes. Having children of my own has completely changed my perspective on working with students and has allowed me to relate on a much deeper level with parents. I also hold two Masters in School Counseling and Educational Administration. Over the course of my career in public education, I have had the pleasure of serving as an elementary school teacher, middle school science teacher, and now as a high school counselor. I am truly grateful to be a member of the Princeton Community and look forward to helping your child to pursue their dreams.
Rebecca McEvoy
Rebecca McEvoy
RebeccaMcEvoy@princetonk12.org
609.806.4282 x 3534
9th Grade: Ki – Ma
10th Grade: E – H
11th Grade: Kin – Moi
12th Grade: Keo – Lz
I love traveling, entertaining, decorating (and re-decorating) and spending quality time with family and friends. Born in Princeton, NJ, I currently reside in Lawrenceville with my husband (Mr. McEvoy from JW), and our two children, Ellie and Parker. Before earning my graduate degree in School Counseling and coming to PHS, I was a sales representative for eight years at Macmillan Publishers. I love working with my students and families at PHS. They make every day a new adventure!
Adam Rothschild
Adam Rothschild
AdamRothschild@princetonk12.org
609.806.4270
10th Grade: M – Ro
11th Grade: Moj – Pn
12th Grade: M – Q
Hello Everyone! My name is Mr. Rothschild, and I have been a School Counselor since 2006 and a part of the Princeton Public Schools since 2011. When I am not at PHS, I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife is a Teacher of Special Education in a neighboring school district, and we have two children, Brooklyn and Brayden. I love playing, coaching, and watching sports. My favorite sport to watch is definitely Baseball, and if any of you have ever entered into my office, you will know that I am HUGE Mets fan. I look forward to working with all of you in the near future!
Reyhan Garcia
Reyhan Garcia
ReyhanGarcia@princetonk12.org
609.806.4282 x 3573
9th Grade: R – T
10th Grade: Ru – S
11th Grade: Po – S
12th Grade: R – Teo
Hi! I’m Mrs. Garcia. If you happen to be one of my students, you might stop by my office and notice a little bit of Disney theming. That’s because I love all things Disney—Disney World, Disney movies, and anything Disney-owned. Fun Fact: I’ve taken a total of 20 trips to Disney on two separate continents and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon! I don’t know how many times I’ve gotten wrapped up in a conversation where a student and I discuss our favorite Marvel movies and characters. I also greatly enjoy writing traditional forms of poetry. I prefer to work within the structure of meter and rhyme. You might find a different poem of mine on my whiteboard whenever you come and visit. Now that you know a little about me, I look forward to continuing to get to know all my students and their families throughout their time at Princeton High School!
Meghan Brennan
MeghanBrennan@princetonk12.org
609.806.4282 x3531
9th Grade: U – Z
10th Grade: T – Z
11th Grade: T – Z
12th Grade: Tep – Z
Hello! My name is Ms. Brennan. As a Princeton High School alumna, I know just how incredible this community is, and I feel fortunate to serve as one of the School Counselors. I strive to provide a safe space, a listening ear, and comfort and support to my students and their families. Please do not hesitate to reach out - whether virtually or in person!
Prior to joining the PHS Counseling Department, I received my BA from Hamilton College and my MA in Counseling from Montclair State University. One of my biggest passions is sports, and I am currently the Assistant Girls Soccer Coach at PHS. I love getting to know students both on the field and in the school building.
When not in school or coaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking my dog, and listening to podcasts. I also consider myself a pretty big foodie, and love trying new restaurants and foods. I look forward to getting to know you all, and to supporting you as you navigate your time at PHS, and beyond.