1. Counseling Services at Whitman Middle School

2. Who we are… Dr. Gustin – Adjustment Counselor
Mrs. Salas – School Counselor
Mrs. Orlandella – School Psychologist

3. Who we are… Dr. Gustin, Ph.D. Adjustment Counselor Counseling Drama
Wiffle ball
Meetings
Montana/California

4. Who we are… Mrs. Salas, M.Ed. School Counselor Counseling
Guidance Classes
MCAS
Transitions
Meetings
LOVES Disney

5. Who we are… Mrs. Orlandella, M.Ed., CAGS, NCSP School Psychologist
Responsible for learning evaluations
Counseling
Special Education Chairperson
Huge Red Sox & Patriots fan

6. 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

7. Our job is to make sure you folks are okay!
In other words…
Our job is to make sure you folks are okay!

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Play Like a Champion Today!
Thank you for viewing our Counseling Services at Whitman Middle School Powerpoint.
Have a great day and remember to…
Play Like a Champion Today!