Announcements & Updates

If you or your child are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the THE MARYLAND CRISIS HOTLINE: 800-422-0009 available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or Dial  2-1-1 and press 124-25 HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION
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School counselors Matter

School counselors are on the front line of a student's social and emotional well-being.  Counselors are often part of proactive strategies to address issues like bullying, depression, thoughts of suicide, or family concerns.  When in crisis, school counselors are often the first mental health professional a student will see before being referred out for services.

In addition, school counselors help students manage their academics and help them prepare for their futures by teaching executive functioning skills, exposing students to potential careers and analyzing data to determine where our services are most needed.  

Simply put, school counselors are a huge part of the backbone of the school.  At Hallie Wells Middle School, we strive to provide a comprehensive counseling program and to have an impact on every single student.  If your child leaves Hallie Wells without ever knowing or speaking to their counselor, we haven't done our jobs.

We invite you to learn more about the the role of a school counselor and the HWMS comprehensive counseling program.
The Role of the School Counselor
School Counselors Matter
​School Counselor Effectiveness Research
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    11701 Little Seneca Parkway, Clarksburg, MD 20871
    P: 301-284-4850           F: 301-916-7320
  Nancy Chin:  Registrar
Catherine Reddington: Resource Counselor (6-8 Support), RA Coach
Gerry Thomas:  6th Grade
Theus Cassel:    7th Grade,
Jennifer Huang-Utter:    8th Grade 
                                 Alissa Barron: School Psychologist       Tiffani Smithson: SESES Program Social Worker       
                                                                                     Kristy Poker: PPW                                            Sandra Woods: Parent Engagement Specialist
                                                         Tricia Doherty:  MCPS Social Worker