Counseling Services at Whitman Middle School
Who we are… Dr. Gustin – Adjustment Counselor Mrs. Salas – School Counselor Mrs. Orlandella – School Psychologist
Who we are… Dr. Gustin, Ph.D. Adjustment Counselor Counseling Drama Wiffle ball Meetings Montana/California
Who we are… Mrs. Salas, M.Ed. School Counselor Counseling Guidance Classes MCAS Transitions Meetings LOVES Disney
Who we are… Mrs. Orlandella, M.Ed., CAGS, NCSP School Psychologist Responsible for learning evaluations Counseling Special Education Chairperson Huge Red Sox & Patriots fan
What we do… Foster more comfortable relationships with students and peers, family, and school personnel Increase self-understanding, understanding of others, and awareness of self in relationships Personal and school adjustment issues Provide emotional support Promote healthy and effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
Our job is to make sure you folks are okay! In other words… Our job is to make sure you folks are okay!
Where are we? We are located in the Main Office First door on the right when you come in the building (or second door) If unsure where to go, ask Mrs. Sorrenti
How do you get help… Students can ask the counselors directly for help *A good time to find the counselors is in the morning, in the cafeteria during lunch, and during extension Parents & Guardians can call Teachers can make referrals for help
WMS News Dr. Gustin & Mrs. Orlandella work with the News Crew every morning 8th graders can sign up to be News Anchors for a month 6th & 7th graders can sign up to be News Co-anchors for a day See Dr. Gustin to sign up at lunch
Whitman Weather Students in grades 6 through 8 can sign up to be the Weather Forecaster The Forecaster gives the weather for Whitman for that day See Dr. Gustin to sign up at lunch
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