I can't promise to fix all of your problems, but I can promise you won't have to face them all alone.
Our SMS Counseling Department
MEET MRS. WRIGHT
Mrs. Wright has been a school counselor at Shepherd for 18 years, but has spent the last 12 at home here in the middle school. Mrs. Wright loves being a Middle School Counselor! She is available to help students who might be having a tough time, and will work with students to find a path to success here at school.
MEET MISS SUNKEN
Miss Sunken is specially trained as a Project Aware Trauma Counselor, and has been a nurturing presence at SMS for students and staff alike. Miss Sunken meets with students individually and in small groups. She also regularly visits classrooms for presentations to help support the mental health of our students.
MEET MRS. BAUER
Mrs. Bauer is the school social worker. She works with students and families to help them practice skills to be successful at school and outside of school.
MEET TUCKER
Tucker is our social emotional therapy dog. He lives with our Spanish teacher, Mrs. Pramuka, and is considered a school employee! He comes to work each day to support our students and staff. It is pretty difficult to see Tucker without smiling!! :)
Mrs. Wright has been a school counselor at Shepherd for 18 years, but has spent the last 12 at home here in the middle school. Mrs. Wright loves being a Middle School Counselor! She is available to help students who might be having a tough time, and will work with students to find a path to success here at school.
MEET MISS SUNKEN
Miss Sunken is specially trained as a Project Aware Trauma Counselor, and has been a nurturing presence at SMS for students and staff alike. Miss Sunken meets with students individually and in small groups. She also regularly visits classrooms for presentations to help support the mental health of our students.
MEET MRS. BAUER
Mrs. Bauer is the school social worker. She works with students and families to help them practice skills to be successful at school and outside of school.
MEET TUCKER
Tucker is our social emotional therapy dog. He lives with our Spanish teacher, Mrs. Pramuka, and is considered a school employee! He comes to work each day to support our students and staff. It is pretty difficult to see Tucker without smiling!! :)