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Ms. Thompson - 6th Grade Counselor

• This is my second year at Shady Grove Middle School and sixith year as a School Counselor

• I earned my bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA and my master's degree from Trinity Washington University.

• I grew up in Montgomery County and enjoy spending time with my family and friends

• I love music, traveling, and cooking! My all time favorite food is jerk chicken!

Mrs. Kiedrow - 7th Grade Counselor

• This is my 4th year at SGMS and 14th year as a School Counselor

• I earned my bachelors degree from Hofstra University in NY, my masters from Johns Hopkins University in School Counseling and grew up in Montgomery County.

• I enjoy camping with my husband and two children.  

• I love cooking, live music, any kind of Italian food and sushi!  

Mrs. Tran - 8th Grade Counselor

• I am so excited to be returning to Shady Grove this year! This will be my sixth year at Shady Grove MS and my 17th year as a school counselor 

• I earned my Bachelor´s Degree and Master´s Degree from the University of Maryland, College  Park. Go Terps!

• I love reading, exercising with my Peloton and spending time with family and friends 

• My favorite foods are sushi, french fries and salad 

• I live in Gaithersburg with my husband and my two daughters, Lillian and Quinn 

Ms. Burkhalter - School Counseling Intern

Fall Semester - Wednesdays