Westland Middle School’s Counseling Department
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Counseling Office Contact Information
Mental Health and Wellness Resources Brochure
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Phone: 240-740-5860
Fax: 301-320-7053
Mission Statement
As an integral part of the International Baccalaureate World School community, it is the mission of the Westland MS Counseling Department to support the development of “inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.” We work in partnership with all stakeholders to promote every student’s academic success, personal, interpersonal and healthy development, and long term planning and goal setting.
Vision Statement
It is the vision of the Westland Middle School Counseling Department to provide a safe and welcoming environment where all students are empowered academically, socially and emotionally to reach their personal and academic potential.
Counselors
Counselor assignment can be found on your child’s schedule
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Counseling Secretary and Registrar Mrs. Belott received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Drama from the University of Maryland, College Park. She was a Media Assistant at John F. Kennedy High School for 12 years and then became the Counseling Secretary here at Westland Middle School. |
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Resource Counselor
6th Grade (A-L)
Mrs. Fischer graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Psychology. She went on to earn a Master’s of Science degree in School Counseling from the University of Miami.
She has been working in MCPS for more than 25 years as a Counselor at both the high school and middle school level. This is Ms. Fischer's 11th year at Westland Middle School! |
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Counselor, 8th Grade Ms. Geissel received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Iowa and her Master's of Education in School Counseling from DePaul University. This will be Ms. Geissel's 6th year as a school counselor and 3rd year at Westland Middle School! |
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Counselor, 6th Grade (M-Z)
Mrs. Cohen received her B.A. In Elementary Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana (GO HOOSIERS!). After being a classroom teacher in MCPS for 9 years, she pursued a Master's of Science degree in School Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in 2012 and has been a school counselor ever since. Mrs. Cohen has either been a student in MCPS or working in MCPS for well over half of her life. This is Mrs. Cohen's first year at Westland and she is excited to experience Middle School education for the first time with the newest incoming 6th graders! Sarah Cohen |
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Counselor
7th Grade
Ms. Williams received her B.A. from Middlebury College in English and her master's and certificate of advanced studies in school counseling from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. This will be her eighth year as a school counselor, and she has worked at both the middle and high school levels in MCPS. |
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School Psychologist Hi! I am Dr. Boswell, your school psychologist. I was born and raised in Silver Spring, MD, and previously lived in NYC and NJ. I attended George Washington University for my undergraduate studies, and Rutgers University for graduate school. At Westland, I help students manage stress, regulate their emotions, and develop positive coping strategies. I am a co-sponsor of our Sexuality, and Gender Acceptance (SAGA) Club. My "virtual" door is always open! My schedule is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:30 - 3 pm. |
Delivery of Services
Our School Counseling Program supports academic, personal, interpersonal, career, and healthy development through individual counseling, group counseling, and classroom guidance. Counselors collaborate with Westland MS staff members, students, parents, and community professionals to identify student needs and to provide the support and resources necessary to maximize personal and interpersonal growth.