Meet the Staff
At Bigelow, our counselors loop with the classes. The students have the same counselor all three years, which provides more opportunities for connection and consistency. Grade level counselors are available to meet with students throughout the school day to address a variety of issues including social difficulties, emotional regulation, and logistic/schedule concerns. Grade level counselors also meet with the team teachers regularly to discuss student progress, performance and concerns. Counselors serve as a contact point for parents to help facilitate contact with teachers or to offer support with and education about developmentally appropriate social/emotional concerns or issues.
At Bigelow, our counselors loop with the classes. The students have the same counselor all three years, which provides more opportunities for connection and consistency. Grade level counselors are available to meet with students throughout the school day to address a variety of issues including social difficulties, emotional regulation, and logistic/schedule concerns. Grade level counselors also meet with the team teachers regularly to discuss student progress, performance and concerns. Counselors serve as a contact point for parents to help facilitate contact with teachers or to offer support with and education about developmentally appropriate social/emotional concerns or issues.
Ms. Jessica Pierce, M.S.
Ms. Jessica Pierce, M.S.
Licensed School Counselor
Licensed School Counselor
Ms. Molly Morrow, M.S.
Ms. Molly Morrow, M.S.
Licensed School Counselor
Licensed School Counselor
Ms. Erin MacNeil, M.Ed, CAS
Ms. Erin MacNeil, M.Ed, CAS
Licensed School Counselor
Licensed School Counselor
Ms. Michelle Reddick, MSW
Ms. Michelle Reddick, MSW
METCO Counselor
METCO Counselor
Dr. Jordanna L'Esperance, PsyD
Dr. Jordanna L'Esperance, PsyD
Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist, HSP
Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist, HSP
Where to find us:
Where to find us:
The counseling offices are located on the first floor, in the sixth grade hallway. If you have an appointment with a member of the department, please sign in to the main office and they will direct you.
How to contact us:
How to contact us:
Ms. MacNeil: (617)-559-6805; MacNeile@newton.k12.ma.us
Ms. Morrow: (617)-559-6804; Morrowm@newton.k12.ma.us
Ms. Pierce: (617)-559-6806; Piercej@newton.k12.ma.us
Ms. Reddick: (617)-559-6817; Reddickm@newton.k12.ma.us
Dr. Jordanna L'Esperance: (617)-559-6820; lesperancej@newton.k12.ma.us