• Counselor Bios
     
    Mrs. Dietz  is new to Great Valley this year and she is looking forward to working with the Great Valley Community.  Mrs. Dietz has worked at the Chester County Intermediate Unit as a Mental Health Specialist and a School Counselor.  She has worked with students in Middle and High School.  Outside of school, Mrs. Dietz enjoys running and also spending time with her husband and two children.  Email:Edietz@gvsd.org 

    Mrs. Illig is a certified school counselor.  She has professional experience at the middle school and high school level. Mrs. Illig is also a member of the Student Assistance Team (STAR Team). Outside of school, she is a board member of a non-profit organization and enjoys volunteering in her community. Mrs. Illig is married and has two children.
     

    Mr. Riley He has enjoyed working with children ever since he started his educational career at West Chester University. He has worked with youth at the Devereux Foundation as a residential counselor, instructing martial arts in the Caribbean, and facilitated grief groups at Peter’s Place. Since receiving his degree from Villanova University in 2004, Mr. Riley has been a guidance counselor at Valley Day School, and Marple Newtown Middle School. Outside of school Mr. Riley enjoys grilling for his wife and three children.  Email criley@gvsd.org 

     

    Ms. Harris joined GVMS in 2019.  She previously worked with elementary school students, but is enjoying the middle school experience! She likes playing tennis, spending time with her nieces, and being on the beach.  Philadelphia sports are her favorite, and going to Dollar Dog Night at Phillies Games are the best.  She is here to support all of the students, working with students in groups and individually.  Feel free to email her at mharris@gvsd.org