Mrs. Barnard, 7-12 School Counselor. She attended Calvin College where she received her Bachelor's in Recreation Therapy, and GVSU for her Master's in Counselor Education. Tennis is her passion as well; player and coach.

 

Mrs. Morell, Administrative Assistant. She graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Languages & Literature. She has also traveled to and worked in more than 33 countries, 26 states and 2 U.S. territories and was a Diplomat with the U.S. Department of State.

Welcome to the Counseling Department at Muskegon Catholic Central.  We are blessed with the opportunity to work with each of the students in grades 7 - 12 in the following counseling domains:  Academic, College and Career Readiness, & Personal-Social.

Academic Counseling:
We begin to work with students in grade 7 on developing an Educational Development Plan, better known as the EDP, which is intended to serve as a student's roadmap through high school and guide him/her into postsecondary education.  Using MAP testing data, Explore, and Plan data, we develop in collaboration with students and families, course schedules that will challenge each student to grow to his or her highest potential.  Students have the opportunity to progress into Honors and Advanced Placement courses as a result of their academic success.

College Counseling:
98% of the Muskegon Catholic graduates matriculate into post-secondary education.  Students are given the opportunity to take the Explore, Plan, ACT, PSAT and SAT tests during their high school years.  I will work closely with students as they go through the college application and selection process.

Personal-Social Counseling:
Students go through a tremendous change as they progress through their middle and high school years and transition into young adults.  Often times, students will experience personal struggles in the classroom and in their relationships with others.  I along with our Campus Minister are educated to help each child reach his or her fullest academic and spiritual potential.  Praying with our students and teaching them about God's incredible and unconditional love for them is a gift we can give your children each and everyday. 

For an overview of our school and what the counseling office covers, please feel free to peruse the PowerPoint below: