Guidance Counselor
9th -10th Grade Traditional and
Option
1 & 2 Students
Email: PatriciaME@LeeSchools.Net
Responsibilities:
Counselor for students traditional curriculum students in 9th and 10th grades. Counselor for students on Option 1 & 2 Diplomas. SSD Coordinator (accommodations for qualified students for SAT or ACT testing).
Personal Goals for the school:
I want FMHS to be a school where every student of every ability level feels challenged, accepted and successful.
Work History:
2004 - Present: Counselor at FMHS
1997 - 2004: Counselor at FMHS Edison Center
1992- 1997: Adjunct faculty at USF/FGCU
1978 -1992: Teacher and Department Head at FMHS
High School:
Langley High School
McLean, VA (also a top Newsweek High School)
College:
University of South Florida, M.Ed.
University of Virginia, BS
Personal Information:
Has two daughters who graduated from FMHS - Bethany '02; Blythe '05. Has the world's cutest Chihuahua - Chalupa. Likes reading, travel, crabbing and fishing.
Personal Goals:
To assist students so that we have everyone graduate with a plan for their future!
Favorite Quotes/Words of Wisdom:
"Serenity Now!"
If you were to die today, what would you wish to be remembered by?
She cared ~ and it showed in her students and her daughters.
What advice do you have for students?
Be respectful and responsible. It has more to do with success and happiness than ability.
Why do you do what you do and what drives you to remain in the educational system?
I like the underdog! Go SeaBiscuit! |