Mission
The Bull Run Middle School counseling program fosters an inclusive, supportive, empowering environment that emphasizes celebrating diversity and providing equitable opportunities for students to thrive at high levels every day. School counselors work collaboratively as trusted partners with students, staff, parents and community members to incorporate high standards and expectations of excellence through our strong commitments to ensure inclusivity, equity, access, and success for all students. All students have equitable access to a supportive, culturally sensitive, and data-driven comprehensive counseling program proactively designed to meet the diverse academic, social/emotional and career needs of all students. Through the delivery of integrated and innovative services all students acquire the skills necessary to be critical thinkers and global collaborators.
Vision
The students of Bull Run Middle School are motivated critical thinkers and responsible digital citizens with the knowledge and skills to create a thriving future for themselves and their community. Our students possess the academic knowledge, social-emotional skills, cultural awareness, and career aptitude necessary to succeed at high levels. As respectful, resilient and responsible citizens, our students strive to have a positive impact as global collaborators and lifelong learners.
The Bull Run Middle School Comprehensive School Counseling Program is:
- Based up on the requirements of Prince William County Public Schools as well as the developmental needs of middle school (grades 6-8) students.
- Committed to implementing the Prince William County Public Schools Developmental Guidance Curriculum, which aligns with American School Counseling Association (ASCA) national model and meets the specific needs of our diverse populations.
- Planned and coordinated by Bull Run Middle School Counseling Department in accordance with guidelines set for by Prince William County Student Services Department, the Bull Run Middle School stakeholders, and community at large.
- Committed to develop community partnerships to enhance school counseling services, to meet the needs of all students.
- Dedicated to deliver an all inclusive, developmental, date driven program aligned with the ASCA National Model.
- Committed to involving all counseling team members to evaluate and monitor students' academic, personal and social success at Bull Run Middle School.
Meet the Counseling Staff
Amy Shelton
Director of Counseling
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Ms. Shelton Appointment Request
Melissa Leischner
6th Grade School Counselor, Last Names A-Q
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Ms. Leischner's Appointment Link
Rebecca Staines
7th Grade School Counselor, Last Names A-Q
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Mrs. Staines Appointment Link Request
Kari Chambers
School Counselor, Temporary
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Susan Brooks
8th Grade School Counselor, Last Names A-Q
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Ms. Brook's Appointment Request
Lisa Ware
All Grades School Counselor, Last Names R-Z
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Ms. Ware's Appointment Request
Tracey D'Amico
School Social Worker
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Mrs. D'Amico Appointment Request
Tiffany Paik
School Psychologist
[email protected]
Ms. Paik's Appointment Request
Karitta Coelho
School Registrar and Counseling Secretary
Ms. Coelho's Appointment Request