Our mission is to empower middle school students by fostering a supportive environment that promotes mental health, tolerance, and resilience. We are dedicated to guiding students in their academic, career, and social/emotional development, ensuring they thrive as compassionate, confident, and capable individuals. Together, we cultivate a community where every student feels valued, understood, and prepared for future success.

What We Do:

• Help students apply academic learning techniques, utilize coping strategies, and provide post-secondary options.
• Provide outside referrals to agencies.
• Assist in setting up parent/teacher conferences.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders (teachers, administration, students, parents, community, etc.).
• Provide whole group instruction to all students on skills for learning and life.
• Provide parent workshops that address common parenting challenges during the middle school years.
• Provide small groups to help students who are experiencing specific challenges.

Contacts:
Lori Bednarek (8th Grade Counselor)
Ryan Shields (7th Grade Counselor)
Melinda Hurtado (6th Grade Counselor)

Important Links
211 Information and Crisis Hotline
Florida Virtual School
College Board for Parents
College Board for Students
Internet Safety for Parents