As School Counselors, we are delighted to be at GMS serving students and working with families. This year, there are a lot of exciting and important things we will be doing in classroom, office, and school-wide. Please review the services that positively impact your student academically, behaviorally, socially and in planning for the future.

Individual Counseling- a student may need to see a counselor for some of the following reasons:

Review and discussion of academic needs/organizational skills

A loss of a family member or close friend

Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Improvement and aid in the development of positive self-esteem

Family concerns or fears

Classroom Guidance- the focus of classroom guidance (mainly through Check and Connect) is to foster students’ academic, social, emotional and career development through a planned series of guidance lessons and activities.

Small Group Counseling- offered to provide additional support to students with common needs or concerns. Some small group topics are:

Anger Management & Communication Skills

Social Skills/ Behavior

Self-Image and Self-confidence

If we can be of any help, please do not hesitate to email or call us:

Monica Hayman- [email protected] (8th grade)

Matty Garmley- [email protected] (7th grade)

Melody Granger- [email protected] (6th grade)

Brandy McCachren- [email protected] (School-wide/Wraparound Services)

Juana Silos- ([email protected]) ext: 5237

Jarod Anderson- School Social Worker- [email protected]