SHS School Counseling department

Counselor Caseloads, Contact Info, and Upcoming Events

Counselor Caseloads 2025-2026

Counselor Contact

Rachel Sturma, School Counselor and Department Chair
sturma@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5511

Julie O'Neil, School Counselor
joneil@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5512

Julie Mazzola, School Counselor
mazzola@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5517

Lisa Brown, Administrative Assistant, AP Coordinator, Scholarship Coordinator
lbrown@swampscott.k12.ma.us, 781-596-8830 x5516

Upcoming events

Course Selection 2026-2027

Thank you to everyone for your participation in the course selection process! We are now in the schedule-building phase. Students will receive their schedules with teachers and blocks over the summer prior to the start of school.

school Counselor Role

Academics

4-year academic planning
Monitoring of academic progress
Goal setting
Teacher/class conflicts

Social/Emotional Support

Personal challenges
Medical issues
Bullying
Feeling overwhelmed

College/Career Planning

Post-Secondary Planning
- College, Vocational, Military, Employment, Gap year
Career and Interest Inventories
Resume writing
Goal setting
College Preparedness
- Standardized Tests
- Applications
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid

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