SHS School Counseling department
Counselor Caseloads, Contact Info, and Upcoming Events
Counselor Caseloads 2024-2025
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
Class 2026 11th Grade Junior Seminars - Counselors will be visiting English classes December 12-18, 2024 to talk about post-secondary planning.
Parent/Guardian Presentations and Financial Aid Webinars from Fall 2024 are located on the 11th Grade and 12th Grade Information pages.
25-26 Course Selection Season is almost here! Stayed tuned for information, dates, and materials soon.
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