Who We Are

Who is the BMS
School Counseling Staff?

What are school counselors?
SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
  • Ms. Smith- School Counseling Director
    6th-8th Grade, Last Names T-Z
  • Mr. Freeman– 6th Grade Counselor, Last names A-S
  • Mrs. Ballard– 7th Grade Counselor, Last names A-S
  • Mrs. Brannan – 8th Grade Counselor, Last names A-S
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
  • Registrar/Counseling Secretary - Tiffanie Hood
  • Social Worker – Candice Smith
  • School Psychologist - Lissa Brown
VSCA endorses the Professional School Counselor Role Statement of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA, 2004b; Appendix B). Highlights of the statement follow.

The professional school counselor is a licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students’ academic, personal/social and career development needs. The professional school counselor:

  • Serves a vital role in maximizing student achievement, social and career development;
  • Incorporates leadership, advocacy and collaboration in the educational setting;
  • Promotes equity and access to opportunities and rigorous educational experiences for all students;
  • Supports a safe learning environment and works to safeguard the human rights of all members of the school community;
  • Collaborates with other stakeholders to promote student achievement; and
  • Addresses the needs of all students through prevention and intervention programs that are a part of a comprehensive school counseling program.

BMS COUNSELING HOURS
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Summer Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Phone: (804) 261-5007
Fax: (804) 261-5003