Counselors at MCMS are assigned by grade level and follow the students to their next grade. This allows students to stay with the same counselor both years and develop a relationship with their counselor. If there are concerns with a student's class, parents are asked to contact the teacher first. If there are still difficulties after a parent/ teacher conference, parents may then contact the counselor for further assistance.

 

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Andy McCardell - 6th Grade Counselor

alm21@mcsdk12.org

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Hello, my name is Andy McCardell and I am excited to be back for my 5th year here at Mifflin County Middle School.  I grew up in Mercersburg, PA where I graduated from James Buchanan High School.  From there I went to the Pennsylvania State University where I received my undergraduate degree in Rehabilitation and Human Services.  I worked as a Camp Counselor in Mount Union and as a Therapeutic Staff Support in Chambersburg, PA.  I went back to school and received a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Slippery Rock University.  I worked at Southern Huntingdon County High School as the High School Counselor for a short period of time and then moved to York, PA where I was a Family Based Therapist until being hired here at MCSD.  I am excited to continue my role in the school district and will work hard to help in any way I can for the students and their families. 

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You can contact me at (717)242-1401 or by email at alm21@mcsdk12.org  Go Huskies!!!  

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Jane Foor- 7th Grade Counselor

jaf28@mcsdk12.org

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Hi, my name is Jane Foor and I am excited to be back for my ninth year as a School Counselor at Mifflin County Middle School. Previously, I was a high school counselor, for eight years, at Indian Valley High School and then took time off to raise my children. I went to Penn State for my undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies and earned my Master's Degree at the University of Pittsburgh, in School Counseling. MCMS is a great school--it's a wonderful place to work and students love it here! I look forward to working with the students and families of MCMS. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do to help your child be successful this year.

 

You can contact me at (717)242-1401 or by email at jaf28@mcsdk12.org.

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Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, counselors work as team members with school staff, parents and the community to create a caring, supportive climate and atmosphere whereby young adolescents can achieve academic success.

 

Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic achievement. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community.

 

The professional middle school counselor holds a master’s degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today’s students. (American School Counselor Association)