CRMS STUDENT SERVICES
Welcome
Student Services is here to help if you are having a problem that is creating difficulty for you at school. This may include:
- Conflict with teachers or friends
- Difficulty managing anger and frustration
- Physical health issues
- Concerns about a friend or classmate
- Difficulty with organization, time management or planning
- Family issues
- Problems with attendance or wanting to come to school
- Worry, fear and anxiety
- Problems with a teacher or staff member
- Concerns about your safety in or out of school
- Bullying or harrassment
- Social isolation
- Sadness, hopelessness, and withdrawal
- Suicidal thoughts
Mission: To help all students reach their full potential educationally, socially, physically and emotionally by working with students, teachers, parents and the community
THE STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
Tanya Young (she, her, hers), School Counselor
I have been a middle school School Counselor for over 20 years. I truly enjoy working with students in this age group. They keep me on my toes and warm my heart each and every day. I feel so lucky to be able to assist students. Middle school isn’t always easy, but each triumph I get to witness, and maybe even be a part of, makes it all worthwhile!
In addition to having a job that fills me with pride, I am also grateful for being born and raised right here in MidCoast Maine. My husband and I, along with our beagle Kaiah, enjoy spending time outside whether it be hiking, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, working in the flower bed or vegetable garden, relaxing under the shade tree, or trying to stay upright when we cross country ski (some things were easier to do 30 years ago!). I also enjoy cooking, especially when I have time to indulge our family and friends with a “gourmet” meal.
Contact: tanya.young@fivetowns.net, ext 2159
Located in the alcove next to Ms Burwell in the 8th grade wing
Gretchen Kuhn (she, her, hers), School Nurse
I grew up in New York state in a family of six. As a child I spent lots of time playing in the woods and by a stream in our backyard. In the winter, I would bring a sled to the bus stop and after school would slide down a path to my house. It was a great way to end my school day! After high school, I went to college and as a sophomore I attended a 26 day Outward Bound course here in Penobscot Bay. With that, my love of the ocean and the outdoors was sealed! I became an instructor and licensed captain for Outward Bound, leading wilderness trips in Maine, Florida, and Europe. After a decade of ocean adventures and travels, I returned to the MidCoast to become a Nurse - following in the footsteps of my mother. It has been my privilege to partner with the amazing team at CRMS. Supporting the health and wellness of middle school students is incredibly important for academic success and success in life in general!
Contact: gretchen.kuhn@fivetowns.net, ext 2108
Located off of the main office and next to the doors to the playground
Jennifer Stec (she, her, hers), School Clinical Counselor
I grew up on St.Croix, in the US Virgin Islands, which provided a unique perspective on different cultures and ways of life. I later moved to the midwest for college, and later graduate school, where I began my journey into counseling. Recently, I relocated to Maine in search of a more authentic, grounded lifestyle. I love nothing more than curling up with a good book and my two cats. I live in Rockport with my husband and our daughter, and we’re enjoying all that Maine has to offer in this new chapter of our lives.
As a middle school counselor, I have a special connection with this age group. Middle school can be a challenging time—awkward, confusing, and sometimes brutal. But that’s exactly why I love working with them. I admire their mix of enthusiasm and social hesitation, their struggle to feel comfortable in their own skin, and their evolving sense of humor. They want you to understand and love them but often push you away at the same time. It’s a fascinating, tender phase of development, and I feel privileged to support them through it.
Contact: jennifer.stec@fivetowns.net, ext 2243
Located in the alcove by the elevator in the 6th grade wing
Alex Amoroso (he, him, his), School Psychologist
When I was in middle school, I swore I wouldn’t become a boring adult… well at least I tried. When I’m not working, you’ll find me outside digging in the dirt, hiking in the woods, swimming, skiing, or curled up with a good book. Most of all, I love to watch plants and people grow. And just like plants, people need the right conditions to grow. I became a school psychologist to help students have an easier and better time in school. Sometimes we don’t know what we need but know things could be better. That’s one area where Student Services can help! Let’s try to make things a little easier and a little better together.
Contact: alex.amoroso@fivetowns.net, ext 2156
Located in the alcove next to the library in the 8th grade wing
AFTER SCHOOL HELP LINES
Maine 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (or online chat)
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Trevor Project LGBT Crisis Line: 1-866-488-7386 (online chat or text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200)