Counseling Page
Hello Saxons! Welcome to the Middle School Counseling Page.
Meet the Staff:
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Name: Mrs. Pamela Cole
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 269-945-6146
Fax: 269-945-6101
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- Individual counseling
- Small group counseling
- Classroom guidance (Large group counseling)
- Attendance and participation in academic intervention meetings
- Organize and administer state testing for the building
- Observe students in many different school environments to assist with success plan development
- Consult and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators and social workers to help all students succeed
- Respond to school crisis or emergency situations
- Provide information and resources to parents on many different issues
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Name: Mrs. Leah Lucas
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 269-945-6147
Fax: 269-945-6101
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I am Mrs. Leah Lucas, a Student Support Specialist and Social Worker at Hastings Middle School. I graduated with my Master of Social Work in 2009 from Grand Valley State University. This school year marks my 4th with Hastings Middle School and my 9th school year in Education! Prior to that I did outpatient and in-home mental health counseling with families. I love being in the middle school!
As a Student Support Specialist, I perform the following roles in order to promote positive and well-rounded development of our students in the areas of academic, career, and personal/social domains:
- Individual counseling for issues directly related to school - we will help connect to community resources if more extensive counseling is needed
- Small group counseling
- Attendance and participation in academic intervention meetings
- Observe students in many different school environments to assist with success plan development
- Consult and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators and counselors to help all students succeed
- Respond to school crisis or emergency situations
- Provide information and resources to parents on many different issues
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Name: Mrs. Angela Henry
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 269-818-2335
Fax: 269-945-6101
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- Individual counseling for issues directly related to school - we will help connect to community resources if more extensive counseling is needed
- Small group counseling
- Attendance and participation in academic intervention meetings
- Organize and administer state testing for the building
- Observe students in many different school environments to assist with success plan development
- Consult and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators and social workers to help all students succeed
- Respond to school crisis or emergency situations
- Provide information and resources to parents on many different issues
How do I connect with the Counselor or Student Support Specialist?
In order to better serve students, parents, and teachers we have created an online form that will allow for anyone to request assistance from Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Barrows or Mrs. Lucas regardless of if we are in the office or on the middle school campus. We intend to meet with the student, parent, or teacher within 24 hours of the request as long as we are back in the building within that time frame. Our hope is that this will create easier access to counseling services.
How do I get more help for my student?
This form is used to request additional assistance for a student who is struggling to be successful behaviorally and/or academically at school. This form can be filled out by a teacher, parent, community member, or student. The concerns indicated in this form will be addressed by Hastings Middle School's Intervention Team within 2 school days. The process that follows the completion of this form could include a historical review of grades, behaviors, and other related information, as well as a team meeting to address what interventions would best fit the student's needs. You may be asked to be a part of the student's team of supportive individuals.