Ashburton Elementary 

School Counseling 

We SHINE at Ashburton!  Home of the TQ Stars!

Mrs. Julie Barrios

School Counselor 

Grades:  1st, 3rd, and 5th

julie_a_barrios@mcpsmd.org

Monday, Wednesday,  Friday PM

Mrs. Andrea Gillespie

School Counselor 

Grades:  1st, 3rd, and 5th

andrea_s_gillespie@mcpsmd.org

Monday PM, Tuesday, Thursday

Ms. Robyn Strauss

School Counselor 

Grades:  Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th

Ready for 2023!

Ready for our TQ Stars to Shine!

TQ Star Meets Ashburton's Counselors

Find tools and strategies for mindfulness, coping, and being calm.  Included are coloring pages, brain games & activities, mindful movements, mindful breathing, visual relaxation, journaling, peaceful sounds, worry workbook, and guided strategies.

School Counseling Vision Statement

The vision of the Ashburton Elementary School comprehensive counseling program is that all students have the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for academic success and personal, social, and emotional growth.


School Counseling Mission Statement

The counseling program at Ashburton Elementary School encourages all students to achieve success and personal growth through a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program that focuses on academic, personal, interpersonal, health and career development.  As advocates and leaders, the school counselors support the learning of every student by removing systemic barriers, providing access and equity, fostering social justice, and promoting positive changes through collaboration with all staff, parents and community members and direct student support.