MVMS School Counseling
2022-2023
What is the role of a School Counselor?
School Counselors are certified/licensed educators who improve student success for ALL students by implementing a comprehensive school counseling program. School Counselors work to maximize student success, promoting access and equity for all students. As vital members of the school leadership team, School Counselors create a school culture of success for all.
School counselors help all students:
- apply academic achievement strategies
- manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills
- plan for postsecondary options (higher education, military, work force)
Learn more about the school counselor's role in general and why middle school counseling is so important.
At MVMS, School Counselors meet with students individually, they teach classroom lessons on social-emotional learning and career development, assist with course planning, are a part of the school's Response to Intervention team, and plan school-wide programs to support PUSD's mission of Creating Culture and Conditions to Empower World-Class Learners.
What's happening in Counseling: Fall 2022
- Student Support Team introductions in all grade levels! Students meet their School Counselors and other support staff, and learn about how we can support them academically and social-emotionally
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in 6th grade classes
- Mini-lesson on coping with stress in 7th grade
- Mini-lesson on healthy vs. unhealthy relationships in 8th grade
Your Student has the Right to Confidentiality
Students can have a private or confidential conversation with their School Counselor, unless they disclose a concern for their safety or the safety of another student or adult. If a student wants to talk about a peer relationship or an academic concern, for example, Counselors do not need to notify parents. Many times, we do request permission from students to share our conversation with a parent, teacher, or peer to better navigate through stressors and problem solve.
How can Students and Parents Access the School Counselors?
During the school day, our #1 priority is working with students.
Parents, please email or call us to schedule a phone, Zoom, or in-person appointment.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
PUSD Tipline
9-8-8
SD Police Non-Emergency Number
2021-2022 School Counseling Wrap Up!
Resources for Support
Meet the School Counselors
Mrs. Marcotte (Last Names A - G)
Email: lmarcotte@powayusd.com
Phone: 8585385478
Mrs. Huppert (Last Names H - O)
This is Mrs. Huppert’s 23rd year as a School Counselor in Poway Unified. Beth has been a high school Counselor (Mt. Carmel), middle school counselor (Black Mountain and Bernardo Heights) and an elementary counselor (most recently at Chaparral). Beth grew up on eastern Long Island in New York. She received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology from York College of Pennsylvania. Beth attended National University for her Masters in Educational Counseling and has also received her Administrative Credential. She is married with two wonderful daughters at Westview and has been a 18 year resident of Rancho Penasquitos. The Hupperts also love the beach and camping. She has been a co-leader for her daughters’ Girl Scout troops for nearly 10 years. Beth loves working with middle schoolers and feels blessed to have the best job in the world!
Email: bhuppert@powayusd.com
Phone: 8585385478
Mrs. Snow (Last Names P - Z)
Brooke Snow is beginning her 18th year as a School Counselor and her 8th year at MVMS. Brooke grew up in Ohio and earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Otterbein University. She then fulfilled a lifelong dream of moving to San Diego where she earned a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of San Diego. Brooke previously worked at Point Loma High School in San Diego Unified before joining MVMS in 2015. She is an avid reader, loves to be outdoors exploring all San Diego has to offer, spending time with her niece and nephew, and volunteering with Frosted Faces senior dog rescue. Brooke is a diehard sports fan who loves to cheer for her Ohio sports teams as well as the LA Kings. She enjoys working with middle school students because they are curious, fun, and always changing!
Email: bsnow@powayus.com
Phone: 8585385478