At HSMS the counselors "loop" with their students which means they have the same counselor for all three of their years here. 

As always, I am delighted to be on the staff at Holly Shelter Middle School as a school counselor. Along with Ms. Wilson, Ms. Witkowski, and Ms. Liston, I am excited to provide a comprehensive school counseling program to meet the needs of students, parents, and staff.

I have been a school counselor for 17 years and thoroughly enjoy my role as an advocate for students and a resource for families. 

I was born and raised in the Midwest, but have lived in Wilmington since 2000. I received my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and my master’s degree in School Counseling from Indiana University. 

When not in school I read, sew, garden, and hang out with my family. I am also an international shoestring travel enthusiast. Each summer my family and I spend one month in another country. 

I am looking forward to a great year with the students and families at Holly Shelter Middle School.

Holly Shelter Middle School 

Student Support Services

Vision Statement:

The vision of Student Support Services is that all students are respectful, productive, self-directed citizens creating a better world for all.  

Mission Statement:

The mission of Student Support Services is to advocate for the success and growth of all students to become productive members of a global community. This will be done through implementation of our comprehensive school counseling program and by facilitating collaboration among all stakeholders in support of students academic, career, and personal and social development.