Student Services Office
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The RMHS counseling department staff is committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and creating an exemplary educational environment for all students.
Department Services
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Helping All Students Achieve Success
Helping All Students Achieve Success
The mission of the Student Services Department is aligned with the District mission to help all students learn the skills, acquire the knowledge, and develop the behaviors necessary for them to reach their full potential as citizens who can meet the challenges of a changing society.
- The Student Services Staff work as collaborative partners with parents, teachers, administrators, and the community to promote positive self development, academic achievement, social responsibility, and life-long learning.
- The Counseling Department provides guidance services and interventions which focus on meeting the academic, personal/social, and college/career needs of all students.
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Academics
Academics
- Counselors assist students in their academic development and educational planning in a variety of ways including course selection, scheduling, assessing interests and abilities, and consulting with parents and teachers to see how students are progressing in their classes.
- Counselors also coordinate ongoing systematic activities designed to assist students individually in establishing personal goals and developing future plans.
- The best time to meet with counselors is before/after school or during Seminar.
- Students can also make individual appointments with counselors to discuss academic issues.
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College & Careers
College & Careers
Counselors will assist students in exploring a wide variety of post secondary options. Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions. Counselors will also help students understand the relationship between personal qualities, education, training and the world of work. The College and Career Room offers many resources and opportunities for students to explore post secondary options. -
Personal & Social
Personal & Social
Counselors are available to assist students with any personal or social concerns that may be affecting their learning. Counselors will help students acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills necessary for positive self development and academic success.
Individual and group counseling services are provided for students requiring additional direction. Group counseling allows the students a safe environment to explore their concerns with other students experiencing similar issues. Counselors also make appropriate referrals to outside community agencies for students in need of additional services.
Staff Members
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Counselors
Joseph Cooley
joseph.cooley@d214.org
847-718-5613Kara Fisher
kara.fisher@d214.org
847-718-5660Fernando Gonzalez
fernando.gonzal@d214.org
847-718-5664Mona Hansra
mona.hansra@d214.org
847-718-5671Nancy Karras
nancy.karras@d214.org
847-718-5665Gabriela Medina
gabriela.medina@d214.org
847-718-5669Sheila Rudden Shorey
sheila.ruddensh@d214.org
847-718-5666Brittany Timberlake
brittany.timberlake@d214.org
847-718-5667Amy Wieland
amy.wieland@d214.org
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Related Service Staff
Chris Danner
Police Liaison
chris.danner@d214.org
847-718-5774Parisaw Fayeziz
Social Worker
parisaw.fayeziz@d214.org
847-718-5778Tiffany Ferguson, APRN-FPA, FNP-BC
Health Services Supervisor
Registered Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner
tiffany.ferguson@d214.org
847-718-5663Kara Fisher
Postsecondary Counselor
kara.fisher@d214.org
847-718-5660Neil Hall
Speech Pathologist
neil.hall@d214.org
847-718-5783Amy Soos, RN847-718-5713Lisa Lamz
Police Liaison
lisa.lamz@d214.org
847-718-5774Mary Moore
Social Worker
mary.moore@d214.org
847-718-5920Nick Nichols
School Psychologist
nick.nichols@d214.org
847-718-5775Angela Paras
School Psychologist
angela.paras@d214.org
847-718-5952Amy Santoro
Social Worker
amy.santoro@d214.org
847-718-5718
Contacts
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Dr. Yolanda Stovall
Associate Principal
yolanda.stovall@d214.org
847-718-5621Pam Balcer
Administrative Assistant
pam.balcer@d214.org
847-718-5622Val Guerrero
Registrar
valeria.guerrer@d214.org
847-718-5776Argelia Rodriguez
Data Processor
argelia.rodriguez@d214.org
847-718-5673