High School
Counseling Services
In January of 2013, the Lake Braddock High School Counseling program has met the criteria again to become a Recognized ASCA Model Program by the American School Counselor Association. The Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation is awarded to schools that align with the criteria set by the ACSA national model. A RAMP designated school counseling program must demonstrate a comprehensive, data-driven program that meets the needs of all students, and the designation is held for three years. Approximately 400 school counseling programs have received the RAMP designation nationally.
VISION:
The vision of the Lake Braddock Counseling Staff is for all students to attain their maximum potential in the areas of academic achievement, personal development, and post-secondary planning through data driven programs which promote personal responsibility, respect, integrity, and service to others.
MISSION:
The Lake Braddock High School Counseling staff collaborates with students, parents and staff members to prepare and encourage all students to achieve high standards of excellence. We provide a comprehensive developmental program that addresses the academic, social/emotional and college/career preparatory needs of our diverse student body. As professional school counselors, we also empower students to achieve their current and future goals and to develop citizenship that embraces excellence of character.
PHILOSOPHY:
The School Counselors at LAKE BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL believe:
- all students can learn and will be encouraged to pursue lifelong learning.
- all students have dignity and worth and the right to access counseling services.
- all students are individuals with varied learning styles and abilities.
- all students should strive towards healthy relationships.
The LAKE BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL comprehensive school counseling program should:
- function as a professional learning community to meet goals.
- is based on goals which are consistent with the developmental stages of learning.
- provides a curriculum developed and monitored by the counselors in collaboration with students, parents, staff and community.
- considers ethnic, cultural, racial, gender/sexual differences and special needs when planning and implementing the school counseling program.
- is data driven, continually evaluating the changing needs of our diverse student body.
The School Counselors at LAKE BRADDOCK HIGH SCHOOL will:
- advocate for all students.
- participate in professional development activities to maintain a quality school counseling program.
- be full time employees who hold a master’s degree in school counseling and hold a valid Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License.
- abide by the professional ethics as advocated by the American School Counselors Association.
Location: C138
| Alka Howard, Director of Student Services |
C119 | 703-426-1040 | ABHoward@fcps.edu |
Counselors |
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| John Way (sub Joyce Pendleton) A - Brid |
C124 | 703-426-1046 | JTWay@fcps.edu jwpendleton@fcps.edu |
| Deb Brown Brie - Dia |
C125 | 703-426-1047 | DSBrown1@fcps.edu |
| Denise Park Lee Dib - Grat |
C130 | 703-426-1056 | dplee@fcps.edu |
| Megan Cashman Grau - Khal |
C131 | 703-426-1055 | MTCashman@fcps.edu |
| Lynn Carrera Kham - Mag |
C135 | 703-426-1054 | LNCarrera@fcps.edu |
| Tim Pitkewicz Mah - Ng |
C136 | 703-426-1033 | TMPitkewicz@fcps.edu |
| Naomi Freedman Nh - Rob |
C143 | 703-426-1050 | NLfreedman@fcps.edu |
| Gary Ranallo Roc - Sup |
C139 | 703-426-1051 | GWRanallo@fcps.edu |
| Lynda Samek-Smith Suq - Z |
C142 | 703-426-1053 | LSamekSmith1@fcps.edu |
Counseling/Student Services Staff |
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| Bev Taylor, Administrative Assistant/Registrar |
C138 | 703-426-1040 | BSTaylor@fcps.edu |
| Sandy Coleman, Student Information Assistant |
C137 | 703-426-1019 | SMColeman@fcps.edu |
| Judy Edwards, College/Career Center Specialist |
L102 | 703-426-1192 | jaedwards@fcps.edu |
| Carol Morehouse, Transcripts |
C133 | 703-426-1045 | CCMorehouse1@fcps.edu |
| Brandi Hall, Psychologist |
C144 | 703-426-1137 | eahall1@fcps.edu |
| Samantha Sweeney, Psychologist |
C141 | 703-426-1052 | scsweeney@fcps.edu |
| Pam Hampton, Social Worker |
C132 | 703-426-1064 | PIHampton@fcps.edu |
| Amy Soos, Assessment Coach |
C156 | 703-426-1028 | AMSoos@fcps.edu |
| Jeanne Weidinger, Testing Coordinator |
C157 | 703-426-1090 | jmweidinger@fcps.edu |
| Michelle Kim, Parent Liaison |
C132 | 703-426-1018 | MKim@fcps.edu |
| Stella Zoccoli-Perez, Parent Liaison |
C132 | 703-426-1048 | SZoccoliperez@fcps.edu |