Guidance Counselors and Staff

Guidance Counselor
Michael Perrott M.Ed., N.C.C., N.C.S.C.
e-mail: perrott@southfayette.org
Phone: (412) 221-4542, Extension 219
(students with last names M-Z)

Education:
B.S. Carnegie Mellon University
M.Ed. University of Pittsburgh

Professional Memberships:
National Board of Certified Counselors
Nationally Certified Counselor
Nationally Certified School Counselor
National School Counselors Association
Pennsylvania School Counselors Association
American Counseling Association
Allegheny County Counselors Association


Guidance Counselor
Justina Jerzyk M.Ed., N.C.C.
e-mail: jjerzyk@southfayette.org
Phone: (412) 221-4542, Extension 605
(students with last names A-L)

Education:
B.S. University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed. Virginia Tech

Professional Memberships:
National Board of Certified Counselors
Nationally Certified Counselor
American Counseling Association
Allegheny County Counselors Association

The primary responsibilities of the school counselor fall into three main areas: counseling, coordinating and consulting.

Counseling
Counseling services are offered to all students both individually and in groups.  These services are designed to address the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of students. The counselor also makes classroom and by-grade-level presentations to inform and assist students with planning their academic courses for the following school year.

Coordination
Counselors coordinate a variety of special programs within their schools.  These may include registration, peer helper and conflict mediation programs, long-term educational program planning, and guiding students in their prospective career choices and other decision-making plans for the future. In addition, the school counselor is responsible for the scheduling and placement of middle school students, coordinating the administration of all standardized tests, and distribution and accuracy of all grade reports.

Consultation
An important part of the school counselor's role is consultation.  Counselors may consult with parents, faculty, other school staff, and community agencies in order to best meet the individual needs of all students. Some of the more common consultation roles for a counselor include: facilitating teacher-parent conferences, test interpretation, working with outside support agencies and private medical doctors to deliver necessary treatment programs, and meeting with students and/or parents to develop academic and career plans.

Guidance Assistant
Mrs. Peggy Daube

Mrs. Daube assists Mr. Perrott and Ms. Jerzyk with the numerous tasks of the guidance department, and is also responsible for all enrollment and attendance matters involving students in grades 5 – 8. Any student excuses, tardy notes, or early dismissal notifications should be sent to Mrs. Daube in the student center. Any attendance questions or concerns can be addressed by contacting Mrs. Daube at Extension 216 or via e-mail at daube@southfayette.org.

Social Workers

Ms. Tammy Perry of Family Links ( http://groups.msn.com/FamilyLinksSchoolBasedPrevention/yourwebpage.msnw)

South Fayette Township School District offers support services, free of charge, to students and families so that we may provide the best environment for optimal education and learning. Our goal is that our school may work as a team, in conjunction with your family, to collaboratively make decisions that will support your son/daughter in achieving effective and desired goals.

As part of this process, South Fayette Middle School works with different support service providers, who in addition to the guidance counselor, can meet with students to discuss different life events, provide advice, offer explanation to many of the challenges that middle school children face. Events such as the loss of a family member, the separation of parents, or numerous peer related issues are just a few of the events that some middle school children experience that present a barrier to their education.

To learn more about the different services that our social workers provide, please contact Mr. Perrott in the guidance office.