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What is a School Counselor & How Do They Support Students?

SDST School Counseling Brochure 23-24.pdf

The Mission of the SDST School Counseling Program

District Mission Statement

The Mission of the School District of Springfield Township is to: educate and develop all students as learners and citizens who are high-achieving, resilient and responsible in a changing global community.

School Counseling Mission Statement

The Mission of the School District of Springfield Township School Counseling Department is to provide all students equitable access to education by removing environmental and institutional barriers that impede academic success and to prepare students for the 21st Century global society through a program of academic, career, personal, and social development.

The Beliefs of the SDST School Counseling Program

School Counseling Belief Statements (We believe…)

all students can learn and be successful
all students thrive in an environment of high expectations
all students are entitled to an equitable education
all students have worth and the right to be treated with dignity and respect
all students should have equal access to school programs
every child and family has the right to feel safe, supported and welcomed in our schools
every student should have the opportunity to foster an ongoing connection with a caring adult
students should have access to a comprehensive K-12 school counseling plan and program
the school counseling curriculum should support college and career readiness goals
schools should provide onsite advocacy for children
we serve as agents of collaboration between home, school, and community
a comprehensive school counseling program provides benefits for children at a personal, social, emotional, academic and career level
everyone in the community is responsible for creating an environment that emphasizes lifelong learning
there should be a balance between responsive services and programmatic outcomes
that diversity, in all its forms, is recognized as a strength and is a valuable resource that must be accepted and respected by the organization
learning is enhanced by caring and trusting relationships
resilience and self-advocacy are desired outcomes for all of our students

Meet the Counselor!

Michele Shade (she/her) is excited to join the Spartan team for her first year of serving the School District of Springfield Township as a School Counselor and her eleventh year in education. She began her career serving as a school counselor at both the high school and elementary school levels in Southern Maryland. Her work circulates around a child's sense of belonging toward their school community. Once a child knows their worth and has a voice in the classroom, the sky is the limit. She is a wife and mother of three. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, playing and watching sports, and going to the beach.

Email: Michele_Shade@sdst.org
Phone: 215-233-6085 Ext 5130

Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Maryland Baltimore County

Master's Degree in School Counseling from Eastern University
Certified K-12 School Counselor in PA & MD

Meet the Social Worker!

Ms. Duffy joined SDST team in the fall of 2014. She is dedicated to removing obstacles to student success through strong partnerships with students, families, school staff, and community based programs and resources. She believes that all students deserve to feel safe and connected at school, home and the community!

Ms. Duffy coordinates our Student Assistance Program and School Based Outpatient Therapy Program.

At home Ms. Duffy is the mother of two children. Her oldest is a Spartan at Erdenheim! She loves to play with her children, exercise, coach sports, spend time outside, travel and try new food!

Phone: 215-901-5052

Email: emily_duffy@sdst.org

Degrees, Licensure,& Certifications:

BA in Psychology from Lehigh University

Master of Social Service from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research

Home and School Visitor Certificate

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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