Guidance & School Counseling
Vision Statement
The Malden Public Schools School Counseling Department strives to ensure that all students are known, connected and have a vision for the future.
Mission Statement
Malden School Counseling Department
The mission of the Malden School Counseling Department is to empower ALL students to reach their full potential through a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program addressing academic, career, and personal/social development.
In collaboration with staff, parents, and the community:
Students will develop the skills needed to be healthy, responsible, resilient, empathic and pro-active citizens.
School Counselors will promote self-worth, respect, empathy, resiliency, citizenship, and the importance of college and career readiness.
Malden 5-8 School Counseling Department
The mission of the Malden 5-8 School Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive, developmental school counseling program which empowers ALL students to attain academic, career, and social/emotional success.
In collaboration with parents, staff, and the community, school counselors promote the importance of attaining 21st century skills, becoming productive citizens, and the importance of being a life-long learner in our diverse world.
| Grades 5-8 School Counselors | |
|---|---|
| The Beebe School | Jennifer Barker 781-388-0616 |
| The Salemwood School | Jillian Stewart 781-397-1515 |
| The Forestdale School | Melissa Hambley 781-388-0896 |
| The Linden S.T.E.A.M. Academy | Kim O’Connor 781-397-7336 |
| The Ferryway School | Kathleen Kennedy 781-388-0659 |
| Malden High School Counseling Department | |
|---|---|
| Holland House | Caitlin Quinn (781) 397-6012 |
| Boyle House | John Crews (781) 397-6022 |
| Jenkins House | Ann O’Connor (781) 397-6032 |
| Brunelli House | Susan Lessard (781) 397-6042 |
| 9th Grade (Holland and Boyle House) | Alison White (781) 397-6073 |
| 9th Grade (Jenkins and Brunelli House) | Taryn Belowsky (781) 397-6052 |
Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
In accordance with Massachusetts state regulations (603 CMR 4.00), Malden Public Schools maintains this Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy to ensure that all middle school students are informed of, and gain exposure to, career technical education (CTE) programs available to them at local, regional, agricultural, and other public high schools.
This policy supports Malden’s commitment to equitable access to information and experiences that prepare students for thoughtful decisions about their high school, postsecondary, and career pathways.