About Us
Mission
Mission
Carroll County Public School Counselors facilitate the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. School Counselors are integral members of the instructional team. They directly impact student achievement by delivering comprehensive services that meet the needs of the 21st Century school community.
Vision
Professional School Counselors are uniquely trained leaders who promote success for all students. They collaborate with school stakeholders using data-driven decisions to facilitate the success of the 21st Century learner in an ever-changing society.
As a result the student will:
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Achieve to his/her maximum potential
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Demonstrate academic, career and personal/social problem-solving skills
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Recognize and appreciate individual and cultural differences
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Develop communication, citizenship and employability skills to make positive contributions to the community
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Access human and technological resources for support and information
Counselors
Melissa Doan
Counselor
Last names A-Co
Ms. Doan earned her BA in Counseling from Marshall University. She also earned an Ed.S. Degree in School Psychology and a dual Master of Arts Degree in Clinical and School Counseling from Marshall University. Ms. Doan has been working for Carroll County Public Schools for over 20 years. Prior to joining MVHS, she was the school counselor for Westminster Elementary School.
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Brianna Ray
Counselor
Last names Cp - Hf
Mrs. Ray earned her BA in Psychology from Arizona State University and her Masters of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University. She is going into her third year as a school counselor. Her first year was at a middle school in Hawaii and her second year was at an elementary school in Louisiana.
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Carie Reese
Counselor
Last names Hg - Ma & ESOL Students
Mrs. Reese earned both her BA in Psychology and an MS in School Counseling from McDaniel College. Prior to joining MVHS, she worked as a School Counselor at Liberty High School.
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Miranda Ferrante
Counselor, Co-Department Chair
Last names Mb - R and Alternate Framework Students
mirandaferrante@carrollk12.org
Mrs. Ferrante earned her BS in Sociology and Anthropology from Towson University and her MS in School Counseling from Walden University. Mrs. Ferrante has worked at MVHS since 2018, where she started as a permanent substitute teacher before being hired as a school counselor in 2021.
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Lea Nappier
Counselor, Co-Department Chair
Last names S-Z
Mrs. Nappier earned her BS in Psychology from Towson University and her MS in Counselor Education. from McDaniel College. Mrs. Nappier came to us from Liberty High School where she was a counselor for 7 years. Prior to that, she worked at FSK as a Career Coordinator and Instructional Assistant in Special Education.
Clerical
Rhonda Lyman - Registrar
Ms. Lyman has been working for CCPS for 20 years. Six of those years have been at Manchester Valley High School. She has one son, a North Carroll alumni, who is a US Marine and recently graduated from UMBC. Ms. Lyman is an active member of her church and an animal enthusiast. She currently has 4 cats, raises chickens, and happily takes in any stray animal that cross her path.
Kelly Parsons - Counseling Clerk
kellyparsons@carrollk12.org
Mrs. Parsons has worked for CCPS for 21 years. She started at Century High then transferred to help open Manchester Valley High in 2009 working in the Main Office but was then transferred to Central Office. Now she’s back at MVH working in the Counseling Office. Mrs. Parsons is married and has two children and two grandchildren. She enjoys traveling, being in the outdoors, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Student Supports
Amy Cain
Facilitator of Student Support
Mrs. Cain earned her BS degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg University and her MS in School Counseling from McDaniel College. She has worked at the elementary and high school levels in Carroll County Public Schools for a total of 13 years. Prior to joining the school system, she spent 13 years as a Case Manager for Carroll County Department of Social Services.
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Susan McFadden
Pupil Personnel Worker
susanmcfadden@carrollk12.org
Ms. McFadden earned her BS in Sociology from Loyola College in Maryland and her MS in Counselor Education from McDaniel College. She is currently in the doctoral program for Counseling Education and Supervision at Walden University. Prior to becoming a PPW in 2005, she worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer for the State of MD in Baltimore County. Ms. McFadden came to MVHS after providing years of student support services to Century and South Carroll High Schools.
Career Coordinator
Mrs. Shelly Brezicki
Career Connections Coordinator
Mrs. Brezicki earned her Bachelors degree from Towson University, her Masters degrees from Towson and Johns Hopkins University, and her Administrator Certification from McDaniel College. She taught health and physical education for 18 years before accepting the position of Career Coordinator. Mrs. Brezicki is also the girls varsity lacrosse coach at Manchester Valley High School.
School Counseling Department
Office Phone Number: 410-386-1674
Fax Number: 410.386.1561
CEEB Code: 210761
