Learning and Counseling
Lab recognizes and values that students learn in diverse ways. The Learning and Counseling team works with teachers to help Lab get to know your child.
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We work with students to help them reach to their greatest potential and to contribute to our learning community. We aid parents, teachers, and administrators in understanding the academic, developmental, and social/emotional dynamics impacting Lab children and families.
In partnership with faculty and administrators, the Learning and Counseling team provides a continuum of services that help students with all learning styles and needs, maximizing their potential while making curriculum accessible and enriching the school experience for all students. The Learning and Counseling team serves the Lab community by:
- Working closely with individual and small groups of students, both inside and outside of classrooms, to help strengthen areas of learning challenge
- Collaborating with teachers to support the academic and social/emotional needs of students
- Promoting the health and wellness of students through in-class lessons, individual and small group meetings, and parent and student workshops
- Partnering with parents, teachers, and outside specialists to support student development and success
Who should you contact?
- Director of Student Services
- Assistant Director of Student Services
- Learning Coordinators (N/K–Grade 12)
- Academic Specialists (N/K–Grade 5)
- School Counselors (N/K–Grade 12)
- College Counselors (Grades 9–12)
- Assessment Coordinator (Grades 3–12)
- Accommodations Coordinator (Grades 6–12)
Director of Student Services
Assistant Director of Student Services
Learning Coordinators (N/K–Grade 12)
Academic Specialists (N/K–Grade 5)
School Counselors (N/K–Grade 12)
College Counselors (Grades 9–12)
Assessment Coordinator (Grades 3–12)
Accommodations Coordinator (Grades 6–12)
Resources
- Addressing Crises, Tragedies, Major News Events
- Age-appropriate ways to support children during times of stress or tragedy
- Bullying and Harassment
- COVID-19 Support
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Diverse Learners Resource Guide
- Emergency Support
- Election Support
- Mental Health
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Trauma-Informed Care
Addressing Crises, Tragedies, Major News Events
Age-appropriate ways to support children during times of stress or tragedy
Bullying and Harassment
COVID-19 Support
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diverse Learners Resource Guide
Emergency Support
Election Support
Mental Health
Social-Emotional Learning
Trauma-Informed Care
Learning and Counseling Team Members
Director of Student Services: Nicole D. Neal
Assistant Director of Student Services: Andrew Miller
Early Childhood
- Learning Coordinator:
Foley Burckardt - Academic Specialists:
Karen Andersen, Susan Olander, Siesan Reich, Lydia Friedman-Siddique - Counselors: Cristina Alvarado, Anna Dietz, Lauren Snelling, Kate Surmeier, Maria Torres
Lower School
- Learning Coordinator: Terri Nitahara
- Academic Specialists: Mandy Bunte, Keren Faling, Nicole Ruelas, Teresa Serangeli
- Counselors: Mariaelena Lozano, Melissa Steger, Christine Sullivan
Middle School
- Learning Coordinators: Meghan Gilbert, Maureen Schmidt
- Counselors: Sylvia Aschliman, Matt Landa, Lyneth Torres
- Accommodations Coordinator: Megan Hubbard
High School
- Learning Coordinators: Laura Doto, Heavenly Hicks, Lesley Scott
- Counselors: Camille Baughn-Cunningham, Aria Choi, Rachel Taylor-Cullimore, Tracy Santoro, Teddy Stripling
- College Counselors: Stephan Golas, Patty Kovacs, Abby Wagner, Sharon Williams
- Assessment Coordinator: Brittney Barrow
- Accommodations Coordinator: Megan Hubbard