School Counselor
Meet the Guidance Department of Beltsville Academy. We are here to assist students, staff, and parents.
Guidance Department Staff
Ms. Julia Canty-Warrick
Grades PK - 5 Professional School Counselor
julia.cantywarrick@pgcps.org
Ms. Harriett Simmons
Grades 6 - 8 Professional School Counselor
harriett.simmons@pgcps.org
Ms. Roxana Reynolds
Parent Engagement Assistant
Roxana.Reynolds@pgcps.org
Ms. Jocelyn Samuel
In-School Suspension Monitor
Jocelyn.Samuel@pgcps.org
Make an appointment
You can make an appointment with your child’s counselor through email or contacting 301-572-0630
Some Available Services in the Counseling office
- Individual Counseling - to help students confront and solve problems that interfere with academic, career, personal/social development; this is not therapeutic in nature (short-term basis only)
- Small Group Counseling - for students to discuss shared issues with peers
- Crisis Counseling - in the event of an emergency
- Student and family referrals to outside counseling or community agencies as needed
- Advocacy - student rights
- Classroom Guidance - the school counselors push into classes and teach courses to all students about Character Education. Class discussions and activities pertain to traits such as manners, respect, responsibility, cooperation, etc.
- ILP - Individual Learning Plan for all students to help explore academic and career goals.
Beltsville Academy Parent & Family Engagement Plan Template SY26
