FHS Counseling

The Faribault High School Counseling Department will be providing remote school counseling during the time of Distance Learning. School Counselors will be online during the school day from: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to respond to questions and provide remote counseling through email/Schoology, phone communication, and Google Hang-Out. Counselors will also be able to meet with students outside of these hours if prior arrangements are made. It is very important for students to check Schoology and school email messages daily, as these will be the primary platforms for general and individual information. Students will also need to access their school email account in order to receive invitations and links to join a Google Hang-Out counseling meeting. You may reach your counselor through Schoology or you may email them. Students and families may also reach out to Amy Severson, our department secretary, to set up a meeting at 507-333-6200 or aseverson@faribault.k12.mn.us. Counselors or Mrs. Severson will coordinate a meeting through your preferred method of communication.

Dawn Peanasky (A-D), dpeanasky@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6199

Emma Balow (E-K), ebalow@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6205

Faith Ahmed (L-Q), fthompson@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6147

Michelle Breun (R-Z), mbreun@faribault.k12.mn.us or 507-333-6206

In addition, we encourage students and parents to visit our Faribault High School Counseling webpage for helpful information during this time. This helpful information that will be updated regularly in an effort to continue to support students’ academic, career, and social/emotional wellness.

If at ANY TIME you or someone you know is in crisis, or if you have any concern for the safety of yourself or someone else, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. Police officers are trained to conduct wellness visits and have the resources to connect individuals in need with appropriate services.

Additional crisis resources:

South Central Mobile Crisis Team: 877-399-3040

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741

Additionally, please be aware of these community mental health resources and chemical health resources.

Faribault High School Counseling Office and Career Center

Amy Severson (department secretary) is available through schoology, by email (aseverson@faribault.k12.mn.us) and phone (507-333-6200) for any registration and enrollment needs. In addition, she will be available to assist with scheduling appointments for students and parents/guardians wishing to speak with a counselor or other Counseling Department staff.

Shelly Fritz (registrar) is available through schoology, by email (sfritz@faribault.k12.mn.us) and phone (507-333-6207) for any transcript, scholarship, or Naviance needs. Shelly will also respond to students needing information for insurance, social security, and other county and state documentation.

Mary McNelis (career center coordinator) is available through schoology, by email (mmcnelis@faribault.k12.mn.us) and phone (507-333-6161) for any college and career, scholarship, financial aid, or Naviance needs.