Our program is comprehensive and designed to promote the academic, social & emotional, and career development of all students.
We support students in making choices which will pave the way to success in high school and beyond.
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Parents of Dorothy Hamm Middle School Students we invite you to join the DHMS staff to discuss middle school next year and their course selections!
- Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 6:30-7:30 pm
- Note, this virtual event will be recorded and on our DHMS website if you can not attend.
- Guests can join the session via Microsoft Teams here:
Dorothy Hamm 6th Grade Academic Planning Night
Dorothy Hamm 7th Grade Academic Planning Night
Dorothy Hamm 8th Grade Academic Planning Night
Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM- 3:30PM
Students are assigned to their school counselors based on grade.
Please see the list below for school counselor and student services staff assignments
and contact information.
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Director of Counseling Services Janae Rittenhouse janae.rittenhouse@apsva.us 703-228-2919 |
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6th Grade School Counselor Carrie Schaefer carrie.schaefer@apsva.us 703-228-2922 |
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7th Grade School Counselor Erin Pennington erin.pennington@apsva.us 703-228-2920 |
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8th Grade School Counselor Bob Tuttle robert.tuttle@apsva.us 703-228-2921, Google Voice: 202-813-0663 |
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Special Projects & Programs Counselor Cierra Fisher cierra.fisher@apsva.us |
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EL Counselor (English Learners) Ronald Valdez | Habla Español ronald.valdez@apsva.u 703-228-2938 |
School Registrar Carla Bran | Habla Español carla.bran@apsva.us 703-228-2923 |
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School Psychologist Brooke Zeller brooke.zeller@apsva.us 703-228-2925 |
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School Social Worker Christine Katcher Christine.katcher@apsva.us 703-228-2926 |
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Bilingual Family Resource Assistant Cecilia Oetgen | Habla Español cecilia.oetgen@apsva.us 703-228-2928 |
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Equity and Excellence Coordinator Crystal Moore Equity and Excellence Website 703-228-2933 |
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Student Support Coordinator (SST) Danielle Miles danielle.miles@apsva.us 703-228-2945 (Tuesdays & Wednesday) |
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Substance Abuse Counselor Siobhan Bowler siobhan.bowler@apsva.us | Substance Abuse Counselors Information Substance Abuse Resources / Videos 703-228-2927 |