Middle School Counseling Services

Staff

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Name Phone Number Email
Mary Bresser
Director of Student Services
703-426-1031 mfbresser@fcps.edu
Counselors
Tracey Butler-Johnson
  • Gr 7 - Golden Knights
  • Gr 8 - Purple Pride
703-426-1037 TBJohnson@fcps.edu
Sylvia Coleman
  • Gr 7 - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Gr 8 - Red Eagles
703-426-1049 SKColeman@fcps.edu
Ian Brodie
  • Gr 7 - Purple Piranhas
  • Gr 8 - Green Dragons
703-426-1035 IBrodie@fcps.edu
Kristin Girardin
  • Gr 7 - Blue Dolphins
  • Gr 8 - Blue Sharks
703-426-1036 kegirardin@fcps.edu
Lynn Weaver
  • Gr 7 - Neon Roadrunners
  • Gr 8 - Gold Magic
703-426-1034 LAWeaver@fcps.edu
Counseling/Student Services Staff:
Anita Dragan
Middle School
Student Services Assistant
703-426-1030 ALDragan@fcps.edu
Michelle Kim
Parent Liaison
703-426-1018 MKim@fcps.edu
Stella Zoccoli-Perez
Parent Liaison
703-426-1048 SZoccoliPerez@fcps.edu
Megan Adair Casteel
MS Social Worker
703-426-1039 mcadaircaste@fcps.edu
Walena Gardizi
MS Psychologist
703-426-1085 WGardizi@fcps.edu

MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE OF COUNSELING SERVICES PROGRAM

Vision Statement

As we help our students in their journey to become independent learners and responsible citizens, we believe in a strong school/family relationship which

Mission Statement

To achieve the above, the counseling staff will work collaboratively within the school community to

The Fairfax County School Counseling Program provides comprehensive and sequential services to students in grades 7-12. The primary goal of the school counseling program is to promote the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of all students. Counselors help build a foundation for learning by assisting students to develop self-respect, awareness of others, and positive attitudes toward acquiring knowledge.

At LBSS, the middle school counselor is an integral part of the middle school team which is composed of 4 core teachers (English, math, social studies, and science) and a counselor. This educational team meets during a common planning time to discuss and develop ways to promote student academic progress. Each counselor at LBSS is usually assigned to one seventh and one eighth grade team. If a parent meeting with the team is requested by the team or by the parent, the counselor will arrange this meeting.

In addition, school counselors