


Ms. Mariel Teschlog is the School Counselor at Explore Middle School. A graduate of The College of New Jersey, Ms. Teschlog holds an MA in Counseling as well as a BS in Elementary Education/Psychology. Before joining the team at Explore, Ms. Teschlog worked in the Bayonne School District were she served as School Counselor and as Math and Science Teacher; she also taught Math and Science Teacher at Trenton Catholic Academy. Ms.Teschlog strives to create an environment where each student feels valued and safe to be themselves. It is her goal to help every student discover what makes them unique, as well as how to use these traits to build the foundation for a happy life. She believes that, in order to create a lifelong passion for learning, classroom experiences should be both authentic and meaningful to students' lives. Outside of school, Ms. Teschlog also serves as a Cross Country/Track & Field Coach. Her interests include following current events in science and fashion, attending concerts and basketball games, and planning future travels.












