Chancellor Carmen Farina challenges a gathering of guidance counselors and social workers to keep students fully engaged throughout the new school year.

The chancellor shares a moment with Yolando Philpotts of Boys and Girls HS, Brooklyn.

Breena Ross of IS 187 (left) and Karen Greenwood of IS 285, both in Brooklyn, thank the chancellor for her support of counselors.

Guidance Counselor Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson listens closely to Marjorie Miller of IS 5, Queens.

Vanessa Pressly, the UFT chapter leader of social workers and school psychologists (left), offers advice to Lori Kroun, who is in the ATR pool.

A discussion group keeps attendees engaged.

Lois Herrera (left), the director of the new DOE Office of Guidance and School Counseling and a former guidance counselor, and Carla Finney, a social worker, exchange greetings.

Sandra Neznamy, a social worker at Long Island City HS, shares concerns with Farina.