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
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
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

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