Mrs. Burgess and Ms. Romero will be available to students, staff, and parents, from Mondays to Friday between the hours of 8am-4pm. We provide individual and group counseling services to support students’ social, emotional and behavioral skills for the purpose of fostering academic engagement and success. The purpose and focus of counseling in school is determined by an evaluation of the student’s needs and the extent to which they interfere with educational performance. Counseling for your child can be either individual or group counseling during regular school hours. All efforts are made to make counseling time the least intrusive to your child’s academic needs. We want to have open communication with scholars’ parents. We may reach out to you in order to determine whether your child displays similar behavior at home, their strengths and weaknesses, and your concerns for your child. You are also welcomed to contact us at the numbers below.

Contacts

 
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Mrs. Burgess

Mrs. Burgess is a licensed master’s social worker who obtained her undergraduate degree at York College and her graduate degree at Adelphi University. She’s worked in social services for over 10 years and has a passion for serving the youth and their families. This is her first year at AF Brownsville Middle and she is excited to start working in partnership with the families of our community. Mrs. Burgess is anchored to 7th and 8th grade and can provide support within other grades as needed.

Office # (347) 471-2610 ext. 29605

Cell # (917) 724-7601  

Email: BarbaraBurgess@achievementfirst.org

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Ms. Romero

Ms. Romero has been with our school for 6 years. She began working with Team Operations and as of 2 years ago has transitioned into the Counseling Role. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Hofstra University, her Master’s in school counseling from LIU, and is a certified bilingual educator. Ms. Romero will be anchored to 5th and 6th grade scholars this year but is able to provide support within other grades as needed.

Office # (347) 471-2610 ext. 29605                                                      

Cell # 631-629-5605

Email: PamelaRomero@achievementfirst.org

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