About Us

 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 21^st Century school community.

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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 21^st Century learner in an ever-changing society.

As a result the student will:

• Achieve to his/her maximum potential

• Demonstrate academic, career and personal/social problem-solving skills

• Recognize and appreciate individual and cultural differences

• Develop communication, citizenship and employability skills to make positive contributions to the community

• Access human and technological resources for support and information

Chelsea Green 

Counselor

Last names A-Co

chelseagreen@carrollk12.org

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

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 & ESOL Students

cariereese@carrollk12.org

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 and LFI 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 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

leanappier@carrollk12.org

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.

 

 

Rhonda Lyman 

Registrar

rhondalyman@carrollk12.org

Amy Cain 

Facilitator of Student Support

amycain@carrollk12.org

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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Courtney Baer

Maverick Learning Lab Individual Assistant 

Mrs. Baer earned her BS degree in Psychology, and Physical Education from Towson University. Prior to joining the staff at Manchester Valley, she spent 18 years working in the mental health field. 

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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. 

 

Mrs. Shelly Brezicki 

Career Connections Coordinator

shellybrezicki@carrollk12.org

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.