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At Bryn Mawr, we know that students thrive when they feel known, understood, and supported.

Our Student Support Services department consists of academic specialists, counselors, and nurses in each division. We work together to advocate, collaborate, and facilitate student success and overall wellness. We support the academic, behavioral, social/emotional, health and well being of all students through individual small group and school wide programming. As a department, we empower students to embrace their full potential, in mind, body and spirit.

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Student Support Services

Counseling

The counseling program at Bryn Mawr is dedicated to empowering all students to achieve success, and personal wellness through development and support of their academic, social/emotional, and physical well-being. Counselors partner with students, teachers, administrators, and families to provide direct services and education. Direct services are provided through classroom lessons, whole grade activities and schoolwide presentations. Individual/small group counseling, consultation, and parent/ faculty information sessions are also offered as needed.

List of 2 members.

Megan Miner LCSW-C, CCLS

Lower School Counselor

410-323-8800 x1216

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Program Information
The Lower School counseling program offers support to both students and their families in PreKindergarten through 5th Grade. The Lower School Counselor teaches Values Lessons which focuses on topics including respect, resilience, and compassion. Additional wellness lessons that address physical, social, and sexual health are called “BodyWorks.” Individual counseling sessions are available to students as well as referral to community resources for caregivers.
Kate Stratton MS

Middle School Dean of Students and Counselor

410-323-8800 x1220

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Program Information
The Middle School counseling program provides comprehensive services for all students in grades 6-8 to best support academic success and student wellbeing. The curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics surrounding social/emotional learning, physical/sexual health and identity development through a cross-curricular approach and special programming facilitated by the counselor and the advisory program.

List of 2 members.

Farah Evans M.Ed., LCPC 98

Director Student Support Services & Upper School Counselor

410-323-8800 x1208

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Program Information
The Upper School counseling program continues to implement developmentally appropriate aspects of the Health and Wellness curriculum in order to provide comprehensive services for all students in grades 9-12. The curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics surrounding social/emotional learning, physical/sexual health and intellectual development. The Health and Wellness curriculum standards are met through a variety of programming options, including but not limited to cross curricular programming, seminar classes, individual and small group support, student retreats, and advisory.
Kelly Timlen MS, LGPC, NCC

Upper School Counselor

410-323-8800 ext 1205

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Program Information
The Upper School counseling program continues to implement developmentally appropriate aspects of the Health and Wellness curriculum in order to provide comprehensive services for all students in grades 9-12. The curriculum covers developmentally appropriate topics surrounding social/emotional learning, physical/sexual health and intellectual development. The Health and Wellness curriculum standards are met through a variety of programming options, including but not limited to cross curricular programming, seminar classes, individual and small group support, student retreats, and advisory.

Health Center

We are committed to the health and wellness of our entire school community. Our Health Center team supports each student’s physical wellness and helps guide students on how to make educated and healthy choices. Parents and families are our partners in this work.

List of 3 members.

Barbara Scott RN, BSN

Lead Nurse

410-323-8800 x1242
Amy Robinson RN, BSN

Nurse

410-323-8800 x1242
Sherry Carter RN

Nurse

410-323-8800 x1242

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Academic Support

Bryn Mawr supports all students in order for them to be successful and confident in their academic programs. Our learning and reading specialists coordinate with families, teachers, and administrators to meet the learning needs of students within each division.

Lower School

Academic support in the Lower School from the Student Support Team can mean working with our reading specialist to develop foundational reading skills in first, second, and third grade or working with our Learning Specialist. Our Learning Specialist provides individualized support, classroom consultation, and case management as needed across all academic areas, organizational skills, study skills, and writing.

Support Includes:

Case management for students with Educational Plans
Classroom support for strategy implementation and differentiated instruction
Individualized support for neurodiverse learners
Consultation and support for access to community-based resources
Homogeneous Language Arts groups in grades 1-2
Reading tutoring

List of 2 members.

Hunter Hanley M.Ed.

Lower School Reading Specialist

410-323-8800 x1222
Mary Trompeter

Lower School Learning Specialist

410-323-8800 ext 1225

List of 1 members.

Alexandra Chissell M.Ed.

Middle School Learning Specialist

410-323-8800 ext 1221

Middle School

A Learning Specialist is available to Middle School students during the day for appointments and consultation. The Learning Specialist also co-teaches a study skills class in which students are guided in organizational, learning and test-taking strategies to thrive in Middle School and beyond.

Support includes:

Math and English Labs for 6th - 8th grade students
Homework Labs
Access to Upper School Peer Mentoring program
Implementation of Formal Educational Plans
Student Progress Meetings

Upper School

An Upper School Learning Specialist provides support with academic content, general study skills, planning, and organization. The Learning Specialist also manages the Resource Center where peer tutoring and learning support are provided individually and in small group settings through our peer mentoring program.

Support includes:

Resource Center
Implementation of Formal Educational Plans
Peer Mentoring Program for all subject areas
Student Progress Meetings
ACP - Assigned Class Prep built into 9th grade schedule

List of 1 members.

Sarah Lotz MS, LGPC

Upper School Learning Specialist

410-323-8800 ext 1370

Additional Programs

Advisory Program

Bryn Mawr’s advisory program is a cornerstone of the unwavering support we provide each student. We ensure that every student has an encouraging adult who is present and involved in her academic and extracurricular life. Middle and Upper School advisories are grouped by grade level and stay together through the division. Advisory time may be dedicated to wellness or leadership programming, group activities, or spent relaxing and socializing as classmates and friends. In Lower School, homerooms function as advisory groups through daily activities and discussions grounded in the Responsive Classroom philosophy and techniques.

Peer Education Program

The Peer Education program provides Upper School students an opportunity to work with younger students to encourage positive relationships and healthy decision-making. The program is supported by the Christopher O’Neil Memorial Fund, created by Tom and Pam O’Neil in memory of their 17-year-old son, Christopher, who was killed in 1992 in an automobile accident involving a teenage drunk driver.

Peer Mentoring Program

The Peer Mentoring program in the Upper School provides students in grades 9-12 an opportunity to work with a peer in grades 6-12, who may be having difficulty in a particular subject. Mentors have successfully completed the course and have been nominated to serve as a Peer Mentor by their teacher. Students work one on one with their peers to offer academic support and strategies pertinent to the assigned subject. Peer Mentors provide students, the learning specialist, and advisors with regular updates on the progress being made during the meetings. Peer Mentors are trained by the Learning Specialist and receive regular feedback regarding mentorship. The Peer Mentoring program is run and facilitated by our Upper School Learning Specialist.