Office Info

    Telephone:
    240-740-0105
    Fax:
    301-929-2235
    Office:
    Room #104

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    Counseling

    The mission of John F. Kennedy High School Counseling Services Department is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that addresses the personal/social, academic and college/career needs of all students. Our goal is to promote a commitment to lifelong learning, personal and academic growth and to aid students in becoming responsible and productive citizens who can progress confidently into an ever-changing society. This foundation will be supported and further strengthened by collaboration with other educators, administrators, parents/guardians and community advocatClick the tree for mental health resources and to meet our school psychologist, Ms. Kimberly Medina.

    PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR VITAL MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES

    Students have many options available to them and they need skills to assist them not only in seeking information, but also in evaluating the information and making good decisions related to these options. Because counselors have the information and perspective to consider the whole student rather than his/her performance in one subject or situation, they can provide the personal attention needed to coordinate and focus the student's total school experience.

    Community Mental Health Resources

     

    Counseling Assignments | Las Asignaciónes de los Consejeros

     

    STAFF MEMBER JOB TITLE STUDENTS EMAIL
    Ms. Jana Walters School Counselor A-B Jana_K_Walters@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Kendra Hendricks School Counselor C-E Kendra_Hendricks@mcpsmd.org
    Mrs. Lexanne Wilson School Counselor MYP and IB Diploma Lexanne_C_Wilson@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Kelli Henderson-Petty School Counselor G-K Kelli_N_Petty@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Cara Haddaway School Counselor L-M Cara_J_Haddaway@mcpsmd.org

    Mr. Yvan Gelbard

    School Counselor

    		 N-R Yvan_Gelbard@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Shawn Guthire School Counselor S-Z Shawn_J_Guthrie@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Donniel Gamble School Counselor ARS, LFI, SCB Programs  Cara_J_Haddaway@mcpsmd.org
    Ms. Karla Lepinsky ESOL Bilingual Professional School Counselor All EML Levels Karla_J_Lepinsky@mcpsmd.org

    Ms. Mirna Medrano-Romero

    Parent-Community Coordinator

    Mirna_A_Medrano-Romero@mcpsmd.org

    Ms. Naomi Johnson

    Social Worker

    Naomi_Johnson@mcpsmd.org

    Mr. Carlos Ulloa

    Counseling Secretary

    Carlos_E_Ulloa@mcpsmd.org

    Ms. Janae Robinson-Casey

    College & Career Information Coordinator

    Janae_E_Robinson-Casey@mcpsmd.org

    Ms. Anne Marie Walker 

    Registrar

    AnneMarie_Walker@mcpsmd.org

    Mental Health Awareness

    Fast Facts about Children’s Mental Health

    • Mental health refers to a person’s overall emotional, behavioral and psychological well-being. It impacts how we think, feel, and act, including how a child:
      • Feels about himself/herself
      • Relates to other children and adults
      • Handles change, stress and other life situations
       
    • One in five children may experience a mental, emotional or behavioral health problem before age 18. These problems affect children of all demographic groups, regardless of education, income, race or culture.
    • 70% of school-aged children with a diagnosable mental illness do not receive treatment.
    • Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is a great time to learn more about children’s mental health and to check out available resources to help ensure all children have the opportunity to be successful in school, at home, in the community, and in their future adult lives.
    • Read more about the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and find resources, including our Family Resource Kit, for help at www.ChildrensMentalHealthMatters.org.

    Minor Work Permits

    A Maryland work permit is required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland. Work permits are issued for the state in which the job is held: for instance, if your job is in Maryland, you need a Maryland work permit, but if your job is in DC, you need a DC work permit. A hard copy of instructions to obtain a Maryland work permit are available from Ms. Lyons in the counseling office or on the Maryland DLLR website.

    Student Support Resources

    Kennedy offers many options to support students. For more information, you may contact the Counseling Office or click the links below.

    • SNEAKERS For the past 15 years, the SNEAKERS program has guided many young women towards making positive decisions in their lives. SNEAKERS is a program for adolescent females who are experiencing the challenges and changes of growing up. Through interactive sessions that involve group discussions, role plays, educational games and other creative techniques, girls build a positive peer support group that allows them to deal with the many issues they face on a daily basis.
    • Academic Support Resources Kennedy offers many resources for students' academic support.

    Other Key Resources

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