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
Chelsea Green
Counselor
Last names A-Co (Class of 2023 : Last names A - Cl)
Ms. Green earned her BA in Psychology and MS in Counselor Education with a specialization in School Counseling from McDaniel College. Before coming to MVHS, Ms. Green worked as a School Counselor at Argyle Magnet Middle School in Montgomery County for two years. Prior to that, she worked at McDaniel College as an Academic Counselor in the Student Accessibility and Support Services office.
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Mary Susan Cunningham
Counselor
Last names Cp - Hf (Class of 2023: Last names Cm - G)
marysusancunningham@carrollk12.org
Ms. Cunningham earned her BS in Social Science from Frostburg State University and her MS in Counselor Education from McDaniel College. Prior to becoming a School Counselor in 2002, she worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Ms. Cunningham came to MVHS from the North Carroll High School Counseling Department.
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Carie Reese
Counselor, Co-Department Chair
Last names Hg - Ma (Class of 2023: Last names H - Me)
ESOL
Mrs. Reese is the Department Chair for the MVHS School Counseling Department. She 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
Last names Mb - R (Class of 2023: Last names Mf - Sf)
LFI
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 previously worked at Manchester Valley High School as the permanent substitute teacher while working on her Master’s Degree.
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Lea Nappier
Counselor, Co-Department Chair
Last names S-Z (Class of 2023: Last names Sg - 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
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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Madeleine Walsh
Maverick Learning Lab Individual Assistant
madeleinewalsh@carrollk12.org
Ms. Walsh earned her BS in Philosophy from Towson University. She has been working as the learning lab IA since the 21-22 school year.
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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
