McQueen Counseling Department

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    Welcome to the McQueen Counseling Department

    Follow us on Instagram: @mcqueencounseling  

    The mission of the McQueen Counseling Department is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program which facilitates the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. The school counselors provide support to maximize student potential and academic achievement so that all students can graduate prepared for college and career success.

     

    COUNSELORS:

    Last Names A-C 

    Mrs. Julie Benson

    Email: JBenson@WashoeSchools.net

    Phone: 775-337-9886

    Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/jbensonmcqueencounselor

     

    Last Names D-Ho 

    Mrs. Katelynn Longland

    Email: katelynn.longland@washoeschools.net

    Phone: 775-337-9884

    Schedule an Appointment: https://calendly.com/katelynn-longland

     

    Last Names Hp-Mor 

    Ms. Kristy Smith

    Email: KMSmith@washoeschools.net

    Phone: 775-337-9882

    Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/kmsmith-1

     

    Last Names Mos-Sam

    Mrs. Erin Parker

    Email: Erin.Parker@WashoeSchools.net

    Phone: 775-337-9885

    Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/erin-parker-1

     

    Last Names San-Z

    Mrs. Brandy Parnell

    Email: Brandy.Parnell@WashoeSchools.net

    Phone: 775-337-9883

    Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/brandy-parnell

     

    Mrs. Brooke Streeter, Mental Health Professional

    Email: Brooke.Streeter@WashoeSchools.net

    Phone: 775-337-9893

    Mrs. Streeter is our school's Mental Health Professional and is charged with providing extra support to McQueen students experiencing overwhelming challenges at school and/or in their personal lives. If students feel that they need extra support at school, they must first consult with their school counselor to determine if a referral to Mrs. Streeter is the next best step. 

     

    Mrs. Liz Nicklin, Family Graduation Advocate

    Email: Liz.Nicklin@washoeschools.net

    Phone: 774-746-5880 x 32032

    Mrs. Nicklin is our school's Family Graduation Advocate and is charged with supporting our counselors, families, and ultimately our students on the path to graduation. In addition to working regularly with our counselors and staff, Mrs. Nicklin's duties also include:

    • Working with our school attendance department to contact families early and develop solutions and plans for students to regularly attend school.
    • Partnering with the district truancy department to conduct home visits for students who are chronically absent.
    • Partnering with our school's Career Center to increase students' exposure to resources for career and college planning.