AMS Counselors:

• • • Provide individual and small group counseling for students at AMS to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

    • Facilitate communication between school, parents, and outside agencies (outside counselors, DCF, etc).

    • Collaborate with teachers, guidance, and administration.

    • Work with guidance staff to implement student supports such as Second Step lessons.

    • Counseling staff contact information:

      • 6th grade - Caroline Williams: cwilliams@ashland.k12.ma.us

      • 7th grade - Traci Bartlett: tbartlett@ashland.k12.ma.us

      • 8th grade - Katherine Lizotte: klizotte@ashland.k12.ma.us

      • School Psychologists:

        • Ashley Zanghi: azanghi@ashland.k12.ma.us

        • Keith Wasserboehr: kwasserboehr@ashland.k12.ma.us

*** If you are looking for outside counseling support for you child, please contact your pediatrician's office and health insurance. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the process, please give our office a call.

***If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please contact Advocates at 1-800-640-5432 or dial 911.

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