School Counseling Team
Contact Us: 240-740-1448
Ms. Kiana Thompson
6th Grade Counselor
Kiana_K_Thompson@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Christina Kiedrow
Department Chair & 7th Gr Counselor
Christina_R_Kiedrow@mcpsmd.org
Mrs. Jorinna Tran
8th Grade Counselor
(9:15 am - 2:15 pm, everyday except Wednesdays)
Jorinna_Z_Tran@mcpsmd.org
Ms. Helaine Larach
School Psychologist
Ms. Lidia Maia
Registrar & Counseling Secretary
240-740-1448
Ms. Robyn Gaston
Pupil Personnel Worker (PPW)
301-337-7267
Mr. Jeremy Smith
Parent Community Coordinator (PCC)
Ms. Nicole Burkhalter
School Counseling Intern (Fall Semester/Wednesdays)
Ms. Anita Garcia
Clinical Social Worker
Get to know your counselor!
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
Left to Right:
Mrs. Tran (8th grade), Mrs. Kiedrow (7th Grade), Ms. Thompson (6th Grade), and Mrs. Maia (Counseling Secretary & Registrar)