HKMS COUNSELING

Welcome to Helen Keller Middle School Counseling Support Page

The goal to the HKMS Counseling Support team is to promote success and well being by working cooperatively working with students, parents, teachers, staff and the community. Each member of the HKMS counseling support team provides unique services within the HKMS community.

The HKMS Counseling Support team provides a variety of services including:

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is confidential (unless safety is a concern). During these sessions students issues are addressed, such as academic progress, problem solving, goal setting, personal problems affecting school and other issues that may be impacting learning.

Group Counseling

Groups are formed when a common needs arise for small groups of students. Some examples include, transition to middle school, preparing to transition to high school, balancing school/social life, and peer conflicts.

Click to read more about each team member

Ms. Kimberly Heran, School Social Worker, kheran@er9.org

Mr. Timothy Sather, Academic Mentoring Counselor, tsather@er9.org

Ms. Meredith Klatt, School Psychologist, mklatt@er9.org

Dr. Patricia Thomas, School Counselor , pthomas@er9.org

If you have any questions or concerns, parents are always welcome to contact us by phone, email or schedule an appointment.

Students are welcome to visit the counseling office. If someone is not available, students are should email to schedule an appointment.